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Prime Video is the home of an incredible sci-fi series that not only brilliantly adapts a comic book series but also ranks among the best shows of the century.
Some of the most inventive and ambitious sci-fi shows of all time have premiered in the 21st century. Unfortunately, owing to the nature of streaming, many of these shows have struggled to last beyond two seasons and reach their natural conclusions. One of Prime Video’s best offerings in sci-fi thankfully does not tread the same path and is all set to conclude its run with one final installment.
With four near-perfect seasons, so far, the show in question has established a concrete legacy for itself, which will only solidify with new upcoming installments.
The Boys Has Only Gotten Better
The Boys premiered on Prime Video right around the time when superhero fatigue was starting to set in. Just when viewers were starting to crave something new and growing tired of redundant stories about heroes saving the world, The Boys delivered brilliant satire on the genre while also drawing subtle real-world parallels.
While the superhero fatigue later peaked and MCU movies started experiencing major declines in box office numbers, Prime Video’s The Boys only rose from strength to strength with its raw and gritty portrayal of a world ridden with morally complex or skewed superheroes.
Although The Boys gives viewers a lot to look forward to and also offers slam-bang action scenes that viewers love to see in superhero comic adaptations, its true strength has always been its layered characters. Despite having a massive roster, the show has always done a brilliant job of dividing its runtime between all main players and giving them room to breathe and explore their motivations.
Apart from being well-written, the characters are also brilliantly portrayed by its cast. Antony Starr, especially, who plays Homelander, is a standout in the series with his ability to capture everything from the villain’s fragile need for approval to his terrifying bursts of cruelty.
There have been moments in The Boys where the show has slightly stumbled. For the most part, though, the series has consistently entertained audiences and promised to improve with time.
How The Boys Improves Upon The Source Material
The original The Boys comics have their own unique appeal, but they primarily rely on shock value to instill thrills. Prime Video’s take on the comics has been forced to water down a lot of original graphic elements and story beats, especially the ones from the Herogasm arc. However, it still manages to be better than the source material with its emphasis on character beats instead of pure excess.
Even in terms of shock value, though, the Prime Video show keeps finding new ways to be memorable with each new installment.
Prime Video’s The Boys also gains a solid edge over the comics with its relatable satire that subtly reflects real-world politics. Its twisted portrayal of everything from corporate greed to presidential elections hits right home, making its fantastical superhero drama feel real.
The Boys Is Now A Franchise
The Boys will end its run with season 5, which is scheduled to be released on April 6, 2026. However, the franchise is far from over. It already has an ongoing spin-off, Gen V, which focuses on a younger set of superheroes. While Gen V season 3 may never happen, fans of the franchise can look forward to another The Boys spinoff, Vought Rising, after its final season.
Vought Rising will unfold in the 1950s, walking not only through a murder mystery in the backdrop of Vought’s early years but also through Soldier Boy and Stormfront’s early exploits as superheroes. Only time will tell how the new extension of the Prime Video franchise will turn out. However, with Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash as its leads, it already looks exciting.
