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The Boys is a satirical superhero series created by Eric Kripke, starring Antony Starr, Karl Urban, and others. Based on a comic book by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the show follows superheroes who appear righteous but exploit their fame for selfish gains while working for a powerful company. It uniquely inverts the superhero genre and has received critical and commercial acclaim for its originality, violence, and portrayal of antiheroes, with Antony Starr's performance being particularly praised.
Viewers who like the show, can check the list below for eight similarly-themed shows, where morally gray protagonists and unconventional superhero arcs are present.
Peacemaker, Legion, and other shows like The Boys
1) Harley Quinn - Amazon Prime Video
Based on the DC Comics character and created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, Harley Quinn, is an animated black comedy show that chronicles the adventures of Harley Quinn after leaving the Joker along with her friend Poison Ivy. Kaley Cuoco lends the voice of Harley.
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Viewers who enjoyed The Boys, will also enjoy this series because it is raunchy, filled with inappropriate language, and irreverent humor. Both shows are spoofs, which make it the perfect companion piece to each other.
2) Peacemaker - Amazon Prime Video
Starring John Cena, Jennifer Holland, and others, Peacemaker, is a black comedy superhero show created by James Gunn and based on the DC comics character. The movie is set after the events of The Suicide Squad and revolves around the mercenary Christopher Smith/Peacemaker (Cena).
Like The Boys, the Peacemaker is created to be a silly and satirical take on superheroes, as Cena’s character kills several people just to achieve peace. The show’s antics don’t stop here, it has gory violence but a goofy opening sequence. Watch it for some mindless fun.
3) Titans - Amazon Prime Video
Based on the DC comics superhero team, Teen Titans, the show Titans, is an action-adventure series about a group of young heroes who come together to stop evil across Gotham City, Metropolis, and more. The show features Brenton Thwaites, Ryan Potter, and others.
Like The Boys, the show includes graphic violence and showcases heroes who impose their own form of justice. Both series feature self-centered superheroes focused more on their personal agendas than on helping others.
4) Legion - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Dan Stevens and created by Noah Hawley, Legion, is a superhero series based on the Marvel comics character. In the show, David Haller (Stevens), is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and while placed in a mental institute, realizes that he has superpowers.
Like The Boys, the show does not have a trite superhero origin and arc and is realistic in its depiction. The show has also received praise for having unique visuals and narrative structure for a superhero show.
5) No Heroics - Just Watch
Created by Drew Pearce, No Heroics, is a British superhero comedy show that is set in a universe where superheroes live regular lives like other humans. They save people but also pay taxes, indulge in drinking, and have criminals amongst them.
This makes it the perfect next watch after The Boys, as both shows are a comedic commentary on superheroes and portray morally gray characters as opposed to the stereotypically perfect heroes. The show has just one season and can be binged quickly.
6) Loki - Disney Plus
Based on the Marvel comics character of the same name and starring Tom Hiddleston in the titular role, Loki, is a superhero show created by Michael Waldron. The show revolves around the God of Mischief (Loki), who has stolen the Tesseract during Avengers: Endgame and is now in an alternate reality.
Like The Boys, the show involves humor and Loki’s character is like the selfish superheroes in The Boys. Ultimately, both shows deal with mischievous protagonists that like to create problems rather than solving them.
7) Misfits - Amazon Prime Video
A British science fiction comedy, Misfits, is created by Howard overman and deals with five young people who suddenly get supernatural powers after being struck by an electrical storm. Starring Iwan Rheon, Robert Sheehan, Lauren Socha, and others, the series is unlike any routine superhero show.
Like The Boys, the show’s premise is about flawed people receiving supernatural powers. Both shows are realistic even when fantastical, and have dark humor. This makes it the perfect next watch after The Boys.
8) Banshee - Amazon Prime Video
Viewers who loved Antony Starr in The Boys and want to watch more of him, should keep Banshee on their watchlist. Plus, the show has similar Violence and action sequences. The show is an action drama revolving around Starr’s character.
The show revolves around an ex-convict, who is fresh out of prison, and decides to adopt the identity of a dead local sheriff in the town of Banshee. The show has themes of small-town politics and organized crime.
Viewers should definitely check the list for some similar shows.
