Good for the Soul

Anyone who believes this to be anti Christian is most likely missing the point. Of course there is a slight amount of Christian critique, but it is more about how Christianity can be used for profit. It's good satire about people that misunderstand the point. Ironic, if you believe this is "attacking Christianity" in a way that is so "over the top and hateful," you're the people they're making fun of.

This is the best superhero show ever to air on TV/streaming.

It's a beautifully dark show that feels so fresh and current, despite being based on comics from 2006. It deals with themes of corporate greed, mob mentality, war crimes, revenge, superheros having egos and letting the fame get to their heads.

I don't want to spoil too much but one of the most interesting questions running through the series is, "How would an everyday schmuck like you or me get revenge on beings that are essentially Gods?" The answer(s) are super entertaining.

The acting all around is fantastic; Karl Urban (like usual) is amazing and steals the show as Butcher. Jack Quaid is great as Hughie, Antony Starr is legitimately scary as Homelander (he fills every scene with tension and anxiety). Erin Moriarty is so down to earth and real in her portrayal of StarLight. I could go on, just know that everyone from main to supporting is giving it their all.

The effects are incredible for a TV show, and serve the story perfectly because it's all so realistic and plausible.

Jay Bauman of Red Letter Media said something like, "This feels like what Zack Snyder tried to do with Man of Steel, except better." and he's absolutely right. It's an actual realistic portrayal of superheros in real life that has the balls to get really dark as well as absurd and hilarious at times. Watch it immediately.

I'm a Christian and understand that this a TV show. If people could fly and run quicker than a cheetah, I would say that's a miracle. This show takes place in an place where people are, miraculous.

Episode 3 of The Boys features the funniest and most outrageous scene of the series so far: pinned down by machine gun fire, Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) clutches a baby with laser eyes and uses it to slice one man in half and decapitate another. They're going to have to go some if they want to top this.

This episode also entertains with its anti-religion plot thread, with swipes at Christian rallies and evangelist leaders. Bitter Billy is a riot once again as he goes into a rant, calling God the 'C' word and generally upsetting self-righteous bible-bashers. It's guaranteed to enrage church-goers, but atheists will have a blast.

My favourite episode so far in a thoroughly entertaining series.

Spending time whining about a TV show that you don't like because it makes you uncomfortable is pathetic.

I don't go around watching Christian movies and TV complaining about them being too "christiany". Seriously. If you don't like it, just watch something else! This show has NEVER marketed itself as a "Christian show".