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The Boys
TV Show (2019)
A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
TV Show (2019)
A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Frequent instances of sex, oral sex, group sex, and masturbation, alongside partial female and full-frontal male nudity.
Violence & Gore
Violence is intense and gory with blood spatter, dismemberment, and exploding heads.
Profanity
Constant and extreme strong language including various profanities and expletives.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters smoke, drink to excess, and use hard drugs including heroin and performance-enhancing substances.
Frightening Scenes
Includes references to rape, child abuse, suicide, terrorism, and distressing body horror.
Other things to know
Consumerism is a major theme with many corporate brands frequently seen and mentioned.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Integrity, perseverance, and teamwork are highlighted as ways to fight back against immorality.
Role models
Starlight and Hughie show moral compass, integrity, empathy, and resilience.
Representation
Features characters of color and LGBTQ+ characters, alongside highlights of racism.
Learning
Families can talk about superheroes and how The Boys turns the typical notion of a superhero on its head.
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