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Season 1 – Boots

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After impulsively joining the U.S. Marine Corps, a bullied teen finds new purpose and unexpected brotherhood with his motley team of fellow recruits.
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Boots — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Miles Heizer's terrific performance has the right stuff in Boots, a likable dramedy that explores masculinity and queerness to powerful effect.

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Alan Sepinwall What's Alan Watching? (Ghost.io) The show is an engaging coming of age story. Oct 24, 2025 Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire “Boots” isn’t a perfect show, but it’s a sweet story with its heart in the right place and plenty to say. Rated: B Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Jackson McHenry New York Magazine/Vulture I’m sure the discipline of training works for some people’s psychology, but Cope is so naïve and the show is so unwilling to build toward a larger critique that Boots comes off as propaganda. Oct 20, 2025 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Boots” proves to be a smart, empathetic, character-driven drama that explores coming of age in a time when Cameron can’t be his true self. Oct 30, 2025 Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Cameron's fighting a very hard battle indeed, in a place that gives him no quarter. But he refuses to give in, he keeps on going despite being a square peg in the military's round hole. He makes you want to cheer him on. Rated: 4/5 Oct 26, 2025 Full Review Nina Starner Looper.com ..."Boots" has all the makings of a great show: a solid concept, a great cast, and pedigree in the form of legendary producer Norman Lear. It soars above and beyond, though, because of its emotional yet funny approach to admittedly serious material. Rated: 9/10 Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter K Excellent casting, acting and screenplay make this story even more realistic for those of us that lived through that era. Norman Lear has never been a stranger to controversial topics. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/25 Full Review Brian W. Great show with excellent acting and a fantastic story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Ian W. Didn’t take me anywhere I enjoyed. Good acting and dialog but didn’t engage with the story Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Z H Had a good idea behind the storyline but the execution of it was terrible tbh. Especially the last episode they left out SOOOOO much that should have been included so ppl aren’t confused. Like there were a million times I was like wait what “how’d that happen” or “how did they even get to that point” because it simply did not show it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Victor K. Think Rudy meets full metal jacket meets orange is the new black. I was entertained from start to finish. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/25 Full Review Stefan E Very disappointing. Mediocre script.medoicre acting with one exception. Yes, it’s an important theme - but in the end they just made another army soap out of it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Andy Parker

Creator

Miles Heizer

Cameron Cope

Max Parker

Sgt. Sullivan

Vera Farmiga

Barbara Cope

Ana Ayora

Capt. Fajardo

Blake Burt

John Bowman

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 9, 2025 The Pink Marine Without telling his mother, earnest teen Cameron impulsively follows his best friend Ray into the unforgiving gauntlet of Marine Corps boot camp. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 2025 The Buddy System A training exercise strains Cameron's bond with Ray and forces brothers John and Cody to unpack the family baggage they brought to Parris Island. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2025 The Confidence Course Cameron digs deep to prove himself in a confidence-building course; the platoon receives a late addition; Barbara discovers sympathy has its perks. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 9, 2025 Sink or Swim Amid a high-pressure week of swim training, Ray struggles to stay afloat until Cameron dives in with a risky scheme to keep him above water. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 9, 2025 Bullseye Emotions run high as Cameron and the recruits aim to hit their marks in rifle training; Sgt. Sullivan lands in a very different set of crosshairs. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 9, 2025 The Things We Carry The platoon grapples with the cost of being a Marine; Capt. Fajardo brings Staff Sgt. McKinnon up to speed; the mess hall lives up to its name. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 9, 2025 Love Is a Battlefield As combat training begins, a brutal mind game drives a recruit to the breaking point; a violation of protocol stirs trouble in the ranks. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 9, 2025 The Crucible The recruits face the ultimate test as the Crucible pushes the limits of their endurance and brotherhood is the only way to get past the finish line. Details
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Season Info

Director
Phil Abraham, Silas Howard, Kyle Patrick Alvarez, Tanya Hamilton, Peter Hoar
Creator
Andy Parker
Executive Producer
Norman Lear, Jennifer Cecil, Andy Parker, Brent Miller, Rachel Davidson, Scott Hornbacher, Peter Hoar
Screenwriter
Andrea Ciannavei, Nick Jones Jr., Megan Ferrell Burke, Greg Cope White, Jonathan Caren, Dominic Colón, Andy Parker
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 9, 2025
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