I was going through the status updates of one of my friends when I first saw the trailer of this series. I think it was the season 2 or 3 trailers I can't remember, but to be honest I had no idea what to expect. Judging from how gassed he was about the series' return I decided I'd add it to my watchlist and I did.
Fast forward to last month I was bored, just finished a cartoon series called F is for family, and was looking for a new series to watch. The boys came to head and I decided I'd give it a go.
𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖙
The movie starts as your typical superhero movie starts, a group of thieves running away from the police in a van after robbing a bank. Two superheroes, Queen Maeve and the Homelander come in and stop the robbers heroically. They take pictures and the scene transitions smoothly to a Timid Hughie Campbell cleaning the TV and doing some other work in an electronics store when his girlfriend who seems pretty direct comes in and asks that they go over to her place and "lay some cable". On their way out they discuss how he's yet to ask his boss for a raise.
They have barely gone anywhere when she proposes plans for them to move in together.
Excited the pair share a kiss, and all of a sudden, mid-conversation, she bursts into pieces in the most gruesome way possible. He looks to his right, and there stood A-train, another superhero panting with blood all over his face. He mutters "can't stop, can't stop" and continues his super-speed running. Hughie stands there with his girlfriend's hands in his hands, traumatized by what had just happened.
Later on, A-train makes a public apology on TV saying she was in the middle of the road and he was unable to stop even though she was barely off the curb. Hughie is clearly enraged, and a while later, Vought, the company in charge of the superheroes sends a lawyer to give him some money to sign a restitution. He declines the offer.
Later on, he is met by a certain Billy Butcher who claims to be FBI and could help him get his payback for what happened to his girlfriend. His encounter with Billy Butcher will change his life forever.
Meanwhile, we are also shown Starlight a.k.a Annie. She has been training her whole life to join "The Seven" Vought's top superheroes, and make a big impact on a lot of lives. She finally achieves that dream and on her first day, she starts to see that things on the inside are not as she expected them to be.
𝓜𝓨 𝓣𝓗𝓞𝓤𝓖𝓗𝓣𝓢
I have heard about the movie and seen one or two memes and snippets, but when it was time to start I didn't know what to expect. I did what I probably shouldn't have done and asked a friend before starting what he thought about it. The thing is this friend and I have very different tastes when it comes to movies. He's more of a k-drama, love, and a little action sprinkled-with-comedy type of guy. I on the other hand I'm an all-rounder when it comes to movies, I can watch anything as long as it's good, though I tend to watch less romance and k-drama these days. Anyway, he said there was too much dialogue at times and it didn't really pique his interest so he didn't go anywhere in the series.
I started the series having this in mind, but to my surprise, it didn't stop me from enjoying the series. To me, the dialogue and the action were just the right amounts. I just kept on breezing through episodes. At times I'd say this is the last one and I'll find myself watching one or even two more. Considering each episode is an hour that is incredible.
The storyline is a very engaging one and as it progresses it just leaves you wanting more. The whole concept of superheroes not being perfect as they are pictured in Marvel and DC movies Is not very popular, but I've seen it in one other series called the Umbrella Academy. They also did a good job in that, but the boys do it better and make it more realistic and modern with companies, government, social media, and the general media and public playing a key role in the story as it progresses.
One thing I like as well is the character development and how in-depth they go into the characters. As the series progressed it was great to see Hughie progress from being so timid and afraid to face challenges to an independent guy who is not afraid of anything, even people who can rip him apart in seconds with their bare hands.
The acting was also spot-on. Everyone played their roles so well and each character's personality was depicted well. I personally had two favorite characters. The first one is Billy Butcher. His British accent, swag, his gruffness, strong headedness, and unapologetic nature are unique and what makes me like him. He doesn't back down from challenges and though it almost cost him his life a couple of times it's pretty effective in his line of work.
Then there's the Homelander. He is just a different breed. He is the leader of "the seven", the team of the greatest superheroes mankind has. Very powerful and feared even by superheroes. But even with that, he is very misunderstood, tends to make a lot of horrible decisions, is reckless, and is self-centered. But under all that is just a person who is seeking public approval.
As for the cinematography, the effects, and the CGI, it is all top quality. Not once did I look at any scene and say this does not look real. With the number of crazy scenes that this series has and how great and sometimes maybe unnecessary it is, it is no surprise how large their budget is. According to buzzfeed each episode of season one had a budget of 11.2 million dollars per episode which was increased in the next season.
The progression of the story is also really good. Each season tends to be so much better than the other. Currently, season 4 is still on the way and I'm excited, but I'm wondering how they can possibly top that season 3. Fingers crossed they don't end up spoiling an incredible series by over-extending it, as we've seen in the past from some good series.
𝕱𝖎𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖜𝖔𝖗𝖉𝖘
I think it is a great series, It draws you in rather quickly and just keeps leaving you wanting more. It has lots of Language, Violence, Gore, and sex, so it's therefore not for anyone under the age of 18. It's great for you if you like action movies, superhero movies, or an all-rounder. I'd argue anyone would enjoy this, but that's impossible. Go ahead and give it a try and if you have watched it, tell me what you think. As for me, I give it a 9/10. Looking forward to seeing season 4.
~𝕿𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖐𝖘 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖎𝖓𝖌~
Spanish Version
Estaba ojeando las actualizaciones de estado de un amigo cuando vi por primera vez el trailer de esta serie. Creo que era el tráiler de la segunda o tercera temporada, no me acuerdo, pero la verdad es que no tenía ni idea de qué esperar. A juzgar por su entusiasmo por el regreso de la serie, decidí añadirla a mi lista de visionados y así lo hice.
El mes pasado estaba aburrida, acababa de terminar una serie de dibujos animados llamada F is for family y estaba buscando una nueva serie que ver. Los chicos me vino a la mente y decidí darle una oportunidad.
la trama
La película comienza como una típica película de superhéroes, un grupo de atracadores huyen de la policía en una furgoneta tras robar un banco. Dos superhéroes, Queen Maeve y Homelander, llegan y detienen heroicamente a los atracadores. Hacen fotos y la escena cambia lentamente a un tímido Hughie Campbell limpiando la televisión y haciendo otros trabajos en una tienda de electrónica cuando su novia, que parece bastante directa, entra y le pide que vayan a su casa a "tender unos cables". A la salida, discuten sobre el hecho de que aún no le ha pedido un aumento a su jefe.
Apenas han pasado página cuando ella le propone que se vayan a vivir juntos.
Emocionados, la pareja comparte un beso, y de repente, en medio de la conversación, ella estalla en pedazos de la forma más horrible posible. Mira a su derecha, y allí estaba A-train, otro superhéroe jadeando con sangre en la cara. Murmura "no puedo parar, no puedo parar" y sigue corriendo a toda velocidad. Hughie se queda de pie con las manos de su novia entre las suyas, traumatizado por lo que acaba de ocurrir.
Más tarde, el tren A se disculpa públicamente en televisión, diciendo que ella estaba en medio de la carretera y que él no podía parar cuando ella estaba justo fuera de la acera. Hughie está claramente furioso y algún tiempo después Vought, la empresa responsable de los superhéroes, envía a un abogado para que le dé dinero para firmar un acuerdo de compensación. Él rechaza la oferta.
Más tarde, conoce a un hombre llamado Billy Butcher que dice ser del FBI y que podría ayudarle a vengarse de lo ocurrido a su novia. Su encuentro con Billy Butcher cambiará su vida para siempre.
Mientras tanto, también conocemos a Starlight, alias Annie. Ha estado entrenando toda su vida para unirse a los "Siete", los mejores superhéroes de Vought, y tener un gran impacto en muchas vidas. Por fin consigue su sueño y, en su primer día, empieza a ver que las cosas por dentro no son como ella pensaba.
mis pensamientos
Había oído hablar de la película y visto uno o dos memes y fragmentos, pero cuando llegó el momento de empezar no sabía qué esperar. Hice lo que probablemente no debería haber hecho y le pregunté a un amigo antes de empezar qué le parecía. El caso es que este amigo y yo tenemos gustos muy diferentes en lo que a películas se refiere. Él es más del tipo k-drama, amor y un poco de acción salpicada de comedia. Yo, por otro lado, soy una persona polifacética en lo que respecta al cine, puedo ver cualquier cosa siempre que sea buena, aunque últimamente tiendo a ver menos romances y dramas coreanos. De todos modos, dijo que a veces había demasiados diálogos y que no despertaban su interés, así que no siguió adelante con la serie.
Empecé la serie teniendo esto en mente, pero para mi sorpresa, no me impidió disfrutarla. Para mí, el diálogo y la acción estaban en su justa medida. Los episodios se me hacían interminables. A veces decía que éste era el último y me encontraba viendo uno o incluso dos más. Teniendo en cuenta que cada episodio dura una hora, es increíble.
La historia es muy atractiva y a medida que avanza te deja con ganas de más. El concepto de que los superhéroes no son perfectos como los pintan en las películas de Marvel y DC no es muy popular, pero lo he visto en otra serie llamada Umbrella Academy. También hicieron un buen trabajo en eso, pero los chicos lo hacen mejor y lo hacen más realista y moderno con las empresas, el gobierno, los medios de comunicación social, y los medios de comunicación en general y el público jugando un papel clave en la historia a medida que avanza.
Una cosa que también me gusta es el desarrollo de los personajes y cómo profundizan en ellos. A medida que avanzaba la serie, era genial ver cómo Hughie pasaba de ser un tipo tímido y temeroso de enfrentarse a los retos a un tipo independiente que no teme a nada, ni siquiera a la gente que puede destrozarle en cuestión de segundos con sus propias manos.
La actuación también fue perfecta. Todos interpretaron muy bien sus papeles y la personalidad de cada personaje quedó bien representada. Personalmente, tengo dos personajes favoritos. El primero es Billy Butcher. Su acento británico, su fanfarronería, su rudeza, su cabeza dura y su naturaleza sin remordimientos son únicos y lo que hace que me guste. No retrocede ante los retos y, aunque casi le cuesta la vida un par de veces, es bastante eficaz en su trabajo.
Luego está el Homelander. Es una raza diferente. Es el líder de "los siete", el equipo de superhéroes más grande que tiene la humanidad. Muy poderoso y temido incluso por los superhéroes. Pero incluso con eso, es muy incomprendido, tiende a tomar muchas decisiones horribles, es imprudente y egocéntrico. Pero bajo todo eso es sólo una persona que busca la aprobación del público.
En cuanto a la cinematografía, los efectos y el CGI, todo es de primera calidad. Ni una sola vez vi una escena y dije que no parecía real. Con la cantidad de escenas locas que tiene esta serie y lo genial y a veces quizá innecesario que es, no es de extrañar lo grande que es su presupuesto. Según buzzfeed cada episodio de la primera temporada tuvo un presupuesto de 11,2 millones de dólares por episodio que se incrementó en la siguiente temporada.
La progresión de la historia también es realmente buena. Cada temporada tiende a ser mucho mejor que la otra. Actualmente, la temporada 4 está en camino y estoy emocionado, pero me pregunto cómo es posible que superen a la temporada 3. Cruzo los dedos para que no acaben estropeando una serie increíble alargándola demasiado, como hemos visto en el pasado con algunas series buenas.
palabras finales
Creo que es una gran serie, Te atrae bastante rápido y sólo te deja con ganas de más. Tiene mucho Lenguaje, Violencia, Gore, y sexo, por lo tanto no es para menores de 18 años. Es ideal si te gustan las películas de acción, de superhéroes o de todo tipo. Diría que cualquiera la disfrutaría, pero eso es imposible. Anímate a probarla y si la has visto, dime qué te parece. Por mi parte, le doy un 9/10. Deseando ver la cuarta temporada.
~Gracias por leer~
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Hello stranger :)
Thanks for the heads up.
My boy and I adore superheros. I'll add to the watch-list 👍
!LUV
That's great, though I don't think these are superheros you'd adore, lol
!PIZZA
:D
Hey... superheroes are superheroes. Especially if they have capes 👍
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Superhero films always interest me. I grew up watching as many of them as a kid can watch in his childhood. And this one, with A-train seeming like The Flash with a glitch, has me interested.
The Boys does seem like The Umbrella Academy, but with a difference in direction. They share similarities in having a team of super heroes managed by one man, but different in the sense that The Umbrella Academy focuses on time travel concepts.
I think I like that this is an adult type of superhero series, and therefore would have more realistic progression in its story and dialogues.
I'd like to indulge myself in its story. Let's see how it goes.
haha, man said flash with a glitch. Most of the superheroes are sort of copies of some marvel and Dc characters. A-train is like flash, Homelander is like superman, Queen Maeve is like wonder woman, The deep is like aqua man, and we even see a captain America copy somewhere along the line.
Yeah, The boys majorly focuses on time travel.
yes you're correct.
Goodluck. Tell me what you think.
!PIZZA
Oh, really? So the superheroes are are very much like Justice League? Still, I am interested.
I'll let you know what I think when I do watch it.
They're similar to them in terms of powers, but not in terms behavior
Looking forward to your opinion
Sin duda una genialidad, creo que has mi serie favorito de todos estos tiempos, para mi es de las pocas series que no bajo su nivel en sus 3 temporadas, se que por ahora has visto la primera, te aseguro que las siguiente te van a impactar mas.
Sí, el nivel de la serie no hace más que aumentar a medida que avanzan las temporadas. He visto las tres temporadas y estoy esperando la cuarta.
I also started the series without many expectations, I thought it was another super-hero alike one.... But probably not knowing anything about it or expecting less, makes the experience even better... I fell in love 😍
I found it so original that I saw the first season in a matter of days
And yeah the Homelander is of a different breed, he is one of the best villain you canfind
Btw, have you seen the animated series Invincible? If you liked the boys than you will like that too
Indeed watching it without expectations made it so much better.
No, I haven't seen the animated series. I'll check it out thank you
!PIZZA
I enjoyed watching this series, I must confess but Homelander made the movie a little bit unbearable for me to continue. I stop in season two half way but I plan to make it through soon because Dean Winchester( Jensen Ackles aka
Soldier Boy) 😅.
This is a wonderful review! I enjoyed reading it. Cheers!
!CTP
haha, let me guess you hated him too much. Homelander was just diabolical and mental at times. Each time I see photos and videos of the actor It just seems weird to see him laughing without looking like he wants to laser off someone's head.
Homelander is one of my favorite characters. And yeah, Soldier boy. He did an amazing job as well.
Thanks for reading and stopping by
Para no gustarme las producciones sangrientas, esta me encanta, ya que nos muestras unos héroes mas reales, mas humanos, nada perfectos, una de mis series favoritas..
Saludos y bendiciones amigo!!!
Efectivamente, por eso me gusta tanto. Que tengas poderes no significa que te dediques a salvar a la humanidad. Esta película muestra cómo se puede abusar de los poderes si la gente los tuviera. Muy interesante
Tiene una trama interesante se ve como las personas con poder abusan de él o hasta sienten que se cometen en justicia lo que sí no me gustó fue el final de la tercera temporada muy decepcionante para el alto nivel de integridad que traía la serie Gracias por compartir 😎😎
Para mí, el final de la tercera temporada no fue tan bueno como el de la primera y la segunda, pero fue aceptable y también nos dio una idea de que veremos más del niño en la cuarta temporada. No fue tan climática y cliff-hanging, pero estaba bien.
!PIZZA
I’ve seen all the episodes of this series and I don’t regret it one bit. It’s just amazing😂😂.
Indeed it is. Especially some parts in season 2 and season 3 where I just kept binge-watching and wanting to see more. The ending of each episode was always drawing me to watch the next