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The Boys is an American satirical superhero TV series created by Eric Kripke. The Boys is set in a world where seven superpowered individuals, known as "Supes," are celebrated as heroes by the public and work for Vought International, a powerful corporation that profits from their fame.
However, behind their heroic facades, most of these Supes are corrupt and cause collateral damage. The series revolves around two main factions: The Boys and The Seven.
Billy Butcher, a ruthless, CIA-like figure, leads "The Boys". He wants to reactivate his makeshift anti-superhero squad and sees Hughie Campbell, a store clerk as the perfect first recruit, especially since his girlfriend was killed by a superhero.
Along with Mother's Milk (MM), Frenchie, and The Female (Kimiko), they make up The Boys. Each of them has their own reasons for joining the team, but they are united in their mission to take down the Supes.
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While season 4 of the show concluded in July, here is a list of 10 shows to watch while waiting for The Boys season 5.
Note: The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and not Sportskeeda as a whole.
Invincible, Peacemaker, and 8 other shows to watch while waiting for The Boys season 5
1) Invincible
Invincible is an adult animated superhero series with Mark Grayson, an average teenager, whose father, Nolan, is considered the world’s most powerful superhero. At the age of 17, Mark begins to develop his own powers and trains with his father. In the process, he realizes that his father is not as heroic as he once thought.
The series follows Mark as he balances his journey to becoming a superhero, with his personal life, all while trying to live up to his father’s legacy.
Just as Mark uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the world, the team in The Boys is determined to expose the biggest threat to the world as well: the Supes.
Where to watch: Prime Video
2) Peacemaker
Peacemaker is based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The show is set after the events of the film The Suicide Squad (2011) and delves into the life of mercenary Christopher Smith, also known as Peacemaker.
In the first season, Peacemaker is shown to be recovering from the injuries he sustained in the film. Afterward, he is recruited into the secretive black ops team “Project Butterfly.” The team is tasked with identifying and eliminating every parasitic, butterfly-like creature that may have taken control of human bodies across the globe.
The second season takes place within the DC Universe (DCU) and picks up after the events of the 2025 Superman film.
Where to watch: Prime Video
3) The Umbrella Academy
A blend of superhero elements, comedy, and drama, The Umbrella Academy is based on a comic book series. In the show, a dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings comes together after the death of their father to face the threat of an apocalypse.
The story of their adoption begins when 43 women across the globe unexpectedly give birth, with no signs of prior pregnancy. A billionaire named Sir Reginald Hargreeves adopts seven of these children and forms a superhero team, which comes to be known as The Umbrella Academy.
In The Boys, one wouldn't be able to comprehend the group with such opposite personalities, but they have one aim and one target, similar to the siblings in The Umbrella Academy, and both are satirical in theme.
Where to watch: Netflix
4) The Boys Presents: Diabolical
The Boys Presents: Diabolical is a spin-off of the live-action series The Boys and is also based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. This adult animated superhero miniseries consists of animated shorts that explore side stories within The Boys universe. Each episode contains a self-contained story.
Where to watch: Prime Video
5) Harley Quinn
Inspired by the DC Comics character, Harley Quinn follows Harley Quinn on her journey of self-discovery after realizing her toxic relationship with the Joker.
Determined to carve her own path in Gotham City's criminal underworld, Harley assembles a team consisting of her close friend Poison Ivy, along with Clayface, King Shark, Sy Borgman, and Doctor Psycho.
As she works to prove her worth as a villain, Harley confronts her past and builds self-confidence to free herself from the Joker's grip. The series also delves into the evolving dynamic between Harley and Ivy.
Both shows, The Boys and Harley Quinn, touch upon confronting the past. In the former, all the Supes, including the team The Boys, are confronted with their pasts as they try to work on becoming the best versions of themselves and grow stronger than before.
Where to watch: HBO Max, Prime Video
6) Gen V
Gen V is an American satirical superhero TV series set at Godolkin University, a school for crimefighting founded by Thomas Godolkin. At the university, young superheroes, or "supes," push the boundaries of their morals.
The supes in Gen V vie for the top position and a prestigious spot on The Seven, Vought International’s elite superhero team. As the institution's dark secrets unfold, the students are faced with critical choices about the type of heroes they want to be.
Where to watch: Prime Video
7) Watchmen
Watchmen is a limited American superhero drama series loosely based on the 1986 DC Comics series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Set in 2019, 34 years after the events of the original comic, the show unfolds in an alternate history where vigilantes were outlawed because of their violent methods.
In 1985, Adrian Veidt (Ozymandias) orchestrated a fake alien attack to prevent a nuclear war, sacrificing millions of lives. As the Seventh Kavalry resurfaces, Angela Abar (Sister Night) gets caught up in a conspiracy to kidnap Doctor Manhattan, who has secretly been working alongside Hooded Justice, the first masked hero.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV+
8) Misfits
Misfits is a science fiction comedy-drama series about a group of young offenders assigned to community service, where they gain supernatural powers. The show follows five offenders performing community service at a local center who develop unique abilities after being struck by a strange thunderstorm.
In Misfits, the five of them struggle to tame their newly acquired superpowers and often use them in a reckless way, similar to the Supes in The Boys, who misuse their powers for the selfish gains of Vought International.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Hulu
9) Black Mirror
Black Mirror is an anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker. The show is said to be inspired by The Twilight Zone and explores themes of technology and media, offering commentary on current social issues.
Most episodes are set in a near-future dystopian world, where advanced sci-fi technology and speculative fiction reach new thresholds. As an anthology series, each episode is unique in its own way.
Where to watch: Netflix
10) Preacher
Preacher is an American supernatural adventure television series based on the comic book series Preacher, created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Jesse Custer, a preacher who is also a heavy drinker and chain smoker, struggles with a crisis of faith.
He gains extraordinary power, which sets him on a journey to understand the abilities he has acquired and to find God. He is joined by Tulip, his hot-tempered ex-girlfriend, and a new vampire companion named Cassidy.
Where to watch: Netflix
Slated for release in 2026, season 5 of The Boys will air, but in the meantime, readers can watch all 10 shows on the list until The Boys returns.
