Author Topic: The Boys (Read 54264 times)

Dench57 · « **on:** July 29, 2019, 09:59:47 pm »

Anyone watching this? New series on Amazon Prime and the internet. Based on the comic. Not usually big on superhero stuff but when it's this satirical and morbid I can get behind it. I've only watched the first episode and it was a banger, reminded me a bit of the first time I saw Watchmen. Would recommend 10/10

Premise: In a world in which super-powered "heroes" have become commonplace, they are syndicated, monetized, and marketed by a company called Vought International. Unfortunately, money and privilege corrupt, and many of the "supes" give in to their darker impulses. A clandestine group of normal-human vigilantes then arises to counter the corrupt "supes"

Something Worse · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:01:49 pm »

Thought it was phenomenal. As close to an Earth 3/ Flashpoint Justice League as we'll likely get but with the added bonus of great writing and some great performances.

The youngish lead (not Karl Urban) is Randy Quaid's nephew and he's excellent.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:18:21 pm »

Haha, I like you went with Randy Quaid when he is Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan’s son

Djozer · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:34:33 pm »

It's class. Glad someone made a thread for it, it deserves it. Was going to do one myself but laziness got in the way. Binged it over the weekend except the final episode, and don't really want it to end.

Starr is class, love the French bloke, Maeve is a goddess, and Urban has charisma in spades, even if his accent meanders somewhat. Very enjoyable, brutal fun. Didn't know the Quaid was one of those Quaids, though I suspected something when I saw his name was Quaid.

Something Worse · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:37:51 pm »

Quote from: Brian Blessed on July 29, 2019, 10:18:21 pm

Haha, I like you went with Randy Quaid when he is Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan’s son

Randy is America's true Sweetheart!

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:38:38 pm »

I've watched six myself, an d it is excellent. I thought about making a thread myself, but wasn't sure there was enough interest, so satisfied my self with a post in the Banshee thread due to the Antony Starr connection.

It's an excellent, subversive take on superheroes, like Umbrella Academy, and yet the two are completely different.

tubby · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2019, 11:52:55 pm »

Watched the first episode to give it a go after reading the comic ages ago and it's been good so far. Karl Urban is amazing in anything comic book-related.

my usenme changed? · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2019, 11:43:47 am »

Have watched the first three so far, its very, very good. One of the best series I've seen in a long time and def the best I've seen on Prime.

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2019, 11:47:19 am »

Started watching last night. Very good, so far. Not sure about Urban's egsunt, drifts from geezer to rural Kiwi and all things in between but he's great in this none-the-less.

Chakan · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2019, 12:14:45 pm »

Enjoyed it a lot gonna watch the last episode today.

bobadicious · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2019, 01:57:14 pm »

Best thing ive seen in ages. Real characters with some genuine laugh out loud moments, that dolphin scene wtf lol. Best thing was i dint feel like id seen it before, was genuinly different and suprising. A breth of fresh air.

blert596 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2019, 04:06:17 pm »

Binged the whole lot the other night. Thought it was great.

Zeb · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2019, 12:59:29 am »

Been a binge with it too. Absolutely fantastic. No idea what accent Karl Urban was aiming for but he's so watchable.

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #13 on:** August 1, 2019, 11:59:39 pm »

Through three of them. Normally don't like the superhero stuff but was fascinated by the premise. Must say I've thoroughly enjoyed it so far, looking forward to watching the rest. Some funny bits in it too.

BER · « **Reply #14 on:** August 2, 2019, 12:02:19 am »

Amazon has something special on their hands here, honestly haven't felt this good about a new show since GoT. Just has everything, a great hook, complex characters, it's twisted, dark and funny.
Suffering from bingers remorse now though. I think streaming services are missing a trick dumping entire seasons on us in one go. You do lose something, feels like less of a big deal than it should be without all the hype, anticipation and word of mouth that builds week to week. Two episodes a week would be perfect imo.

Is there any reason Hughie in the comics looks exactly Simon Pegg, seeing as he's in the show as the father, i'm presuming it's not coincidental?

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #15 on:** August 2, 2019, 12:53:52 am »

Quote from: BER on August 2, 2019, 12:02:19 am

Amazon has something special on their hands here, honestly haven't felt this good about a new show since GoT. Just has everything, a great hook, complex characters, it's twisted, dark and funny.
Suffering from bingers remorse now though. I think streaming services are missing a trick dumping entire seasons on us in one go. You do lose something, feels like less of a big deal than it should be without all the hype, anticipation and word of mouth that builds week to week. Two episodes a week would be perfect imo.

Is there any reason Hughie in the comics looks exactly Simon Pegg, seeing as he's in the show as the father, i'm presuming it's not coincidental?

It seems so...

Hughie is intentionally drawn to resemble the British actor and writer Simon Pegg. According to Robertson, he drew the character based on Pegg after seeing him in the sitcom Spaced, and thought that Pegg captured the balance of "innocence but tough determination" that Ennis wanted in the character. When asked about playing Hughie in a possible movie adaptation of The Boys, Pegg thought that he might be too old to play the role. In the television series, Pegg played the recurring part of Hughie's father.[3]

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #16 on:** August 2, 2019, 05:27:56 am »

The Deep's arc is really impressive and somewhat unique in modern day.

He's introduced as a sinister predator, then they try and make you feel sorry for him as he's a bit pathetic. Then the same sinister predator is given one of the best comedic moments of the series. And then they try and make you feel sorry for him, even though his shitty situation is the result of him being a sinister predator. It's not linear, that's for sure.

classycarra · « **Reply #17 on:** August 2, 2019, 09:50:43 am »

Sounds like this is worth a watch, cheers

Henry Gale · « **Reply #18 on:** August 2, 2019, 12:34:21 pm »

I will spoiler this just in case but did anyone notice the Breaking Bad reference?

Spoiler

Giancarlo saying "Hey, don't go planning my retirement yet. Just saying, someone needs to run this shit show when I move to Belize."

[close]

Kopite Tom · « **Reply #19 on:** August 2, 2019, 02:46:04 pm »

Watched the first three episodes & enjoying it so far, have recommended it to friends & can't wait to get some free time to myself to watch the remaining episodes.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #20 on:** August 3, 2019, 11:16:03 pm »

Just watched the first two episodes back to back.

This is really rather good.

Looking forward to the watching the rest.

Sir Capon of Debaser · « **Reply #21 on:** August 4, 2019, 02:23:56 am »

Thats some good Tellying that.

Homelander is a boss boss c*nt

Dench57 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 5, 2019, 08:02:56 pm »

Aye, Homelander's great. Creepy c*nt. Just finished this, a real breath of fresh air. Roll on Season 2!

Sir Capon of Debaser · « **Reply #23 on:** August 5, 2019, 08:06:26 pm »

What's with the fucking fly appearing ?

Reminded me of that thing the Young Ones used to do were they'd just put a random clip in and blink and you'd miss it. Remember one being a Skier doin a jump

Me an my lil bro would sit there every week fast forwarding and rewinding to land on correct spot

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #24 on:** August 5, 2019, 08:30:51 pm »

Yes, something is going on with that fly. Maybe it’s a hero who’ll be fully revealed in the next season.

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #25 on:** August 5, 2019, 09:45:47 pm »

Quote from: Capon Debaser on August 5, 2019, 08:06:26 pm

What's with the fucking fly appearing ?

I read about this, apparently it was shot in Toronto where there's tons of flies in summertime and they just kept them in the shot, a bit like all the stray dogs in Black Hawk Down.

Watched the first 2 eps last night with some mates + scran and we loved it, I'll continue on through the week. Even the way certain actors have been cast because they are lookalikes reminds me a bit of Watchmen casting. The Deep looks like a teen heart-throb from 90210, Homelander looks like Chris Pine from Star Trek but 10 years from now, etc.

my usenme changed? · « **Reply #26 on:** August 6, 2019, 09:36:48 am »

Quote from: Capon Debaser on August 5, 2019, 08:06:26 pm

What's with the fucking fly appearing ?

Reminded me of that thing the Young Ones used to do were they'd just put a random clip in and blink and you'd miss it. Remember one being a Skier doin a jump

Me an my lil bro would sit there every week fast forwarding and rewinding to land on correct spot

In the comics there's a supe called Swatter, who is human sized but can only communicate like a fly (by buzzing). I suspect this is the tv version of him (the tv version of the boys strayed far from the comics at times) and we'll get the reveal in the next season.

GiorgosCarraGoonies · « **Reply #27 on:** August 6, 2019, 01:44:31 pm »

This show was incredible.

Roll on S2.

Something Worse · « **Reply #28 on:** August 6, 2019, 03:03:12 pm »

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on August 5, 2019, 09:45:47 pm

I read about this, apparently it was shot in Toronto where there's tons of flies in summertime and they just kept them in the shot, a bit like all the stray dogs in Black Hawk Down.

Watched the first 2 eps last night with some mates + scran and we loved it, I'll continue on through the week. Even the way certain actors have been cast because they are lookalikes reminds me a bit of Watchmen casting. The Deep looks like a teen heart-throb from 90210, Homelander looks like Chris Pine from Star Trek but 10 years from now, etc.

The Rob Ford Effect

Casta · « **Reply #29 on:** August 8, 2019, 07:11:59 pm »

Just finished this and absolutely loved it, the last 20 mins in the last episode were superb, I read online before its been renewed for 2 more seasons, as well can see how IMDB, RT love it.

Also the final scene ties up why the first scene happens, (with the hands!!!) ill add spoilers if anyone wants to chat on it...

Highly recommended and dark AF

Tobelius · « **Reply #30 on:** August 8, 2019, 09:08:43 pm »

Will watch this as soon as i can,thanks for the tip!

CHOPPER · « **Reply #31 on:** August 8, 2019, 09:16:03 pm »

Watched the first 4 episodes last night, watching the final few this weekend. Like many have said, boss little series.

Having said that, what the fuck is Karl Urban talking like a shark from Finding Nemo, for. Badly gets on me tits.

Learpholl · « **Reply #32 on:** August 8, 2019, 10:44:31 pm »

Eden Hazard doing a great job as Frenchie

Peabee · « **Reply #33 on:** August 8, 2019, 10:56:46 pm »

Brilliant show. I didn’t even know about this until I read about it on here.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #34 on:** August 9, 2019, 05:51:21 am »

Quote from: Casta on August 8, 2019, 07:11:59 pm

Just finished this and absolutely loved it, the last 20 mins in the last episode were superb, I read online before its been renewed for 2 more seasons, as well can see how IMDB, RT love it.

Also the final scene ties up why the first scene happens, (with the hands!!!) ill add spoilers if anyone wants to chat on it...

Highly recommended and dark AF

Can you clarify your second para? I missed that one.

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #35 on:** August 9, 2019, 09:29:04 am »

Just watched the first three. Good shout, Dame Judy

tubby · « **Reply #36 on:** August 9, 2019, 10:17:15 am »

Quote from: CHOPPZBOT on August 8, 2019, 09:16:03 pm

Having said that, what the fuck is Karl Urban talking like a shark from Finding Nemo, for. Badly gets on me tits.

His accent is all over the place.

my usenme changed? · « **Reply #37 on:** August 9, 2019, 10:26:09 am »

Quote from: Casta on August 8, 2019, 07:11:59 pm

Just finished this and absolutely loved it, the last 20 mins in the last episode were superb, I read online before its been renewed for 2 more seasons, as well can see how IMDB, RT love it.

Also the final scene ties up why the first scene happens, (with the hands!!!) ill add spoilers if anyone wants to chat on it...

Highly recommended and dark AF

Did I miss this part? What about the hands?

Dench57 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 9, 2019, 10:30:28 am »

Quote from: tubby on August 9, 2019, 10:17:15 am

His accent is all over the place.

I find it's best to just pretend he's Australian

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #39 on:** August 9, 2019, 11:42:09 am »

Quote from: CHOPPZBOT on August 8, 2019, 09:16:03 pm

Watched the first 4 episodes last night, watching the final few this weekend. Like many have said, boss little series.

Having said that, what the fuck is Karl Urban talking like a shark from Finding Nemo, for. Badly gets on me tits.

There is an ex pat sheep shearing community just outside of Brisbane who speak exactly like that, mate. They all drink in the Queen Vic tavern, wear Pearly King and Queen gear on their days off, 'sing knees ap, mavver Brarn' and scoff jellied eels washed down with gallons of Fosters. That's what I use...