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As much as Kripke pushes the narrative of being a voice of rebellion, audience reception tells a different story. Recent seasons of The Boys have reportedly experienced a decline in viewership and audience ratings, exemplified by a mediocre score of 54% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics argue that the series has shifted from its original mission of incisive satire to a one-sided commentary that fails to engage viewers effectively. This descent into “woke nonsense,” as some fans label it, reflects a departure from the show's foundational premise of challenging both sides of the political divide.