Cherry

Here's a review for episode 2:

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Episode 2 of The Boys keeps the momentum going and then some! The plot thickens, and we start seeing more of how messed up Vought and these "heroes" really are. The tension between Hughie and Butcher is so good, especially as Hughie grapples with how far he's willing to go. Starlight's story hits hard too-her struggle with the reality of being a superhero is so raw and relatable. The writing is razor-sharp, and the action scenes? Insane! Every moment feels so unpredictable, and the pacing is just perfect. It's edgy, dark, and so addictive. Two episodes in, and I'm fully hooked!

The second episode was slower paced but it was still a good episode and made a lot of fun to watch. I definitely want to watch more of it now. And I hope it stays good.

I enjoyed the boys part quite a lot, Translucent was pretty great, i personally find the whole politics talk boring generally but that's a personal thing, the show is definitely geared towards the whole political, social take of superheroes. Lots of talking, not what i love. All the hero guys in this show are pervs...ok. Honestly i don't get the whole, this show is outlandishly gory or dirty as of now. Maybe its just a direct comparison of Marvel because on its own its really not that crazy, sure its crazy, but i suppose the problem for me is how much the cast and reviewers amped it up, i guess the perversion is what the fuss is about. Maybe that's just my taste, i have only been watching horror movies and dexter and supernatural and some action movies for this past 1 year. I think the darkest journey here is Hughie's and the moral dilemma he has.

A slightly slower second episode, taking time out to ground and get to know the characters better. Karl Urban is excellent here and Erin Moriarty surprisingly good too. The material is darker than ever and the climax a real show-stopper.

Another fantastic episode. To say it was only an hour, the story telling was incredibly tight. The Annie storyline continues to be very well written. Of course the standout of this episode had to be the girl in the alley storyline. According to the logic of Corporate, Starlight's actions are only morally justified so long as her reputation stays in tact. At this point in the story it's clear that the superheroes aren't vigilantes at all - they've become corporatised, and turned into empty idols, devoid of any morality or anything of substance.