The Boys uses a very classic narrative structure and writing approach, almost Arrowverse style, but with the desire of constantly raising the bar in terms of gruesomeness, crass jokes, deconstruction, splatter, giant penises, which is instead very contemporary TV stuff. The mix works (also) because of the contrast and because it's very good in building the characters and making them evolve through time, finding a balance that goes much deeper than the dumb characterization Garth Ennis used in service of themes in his comic book. From the same direction also comes a certain sense of repetitiveness that in the long run could become tiresome. That's why I hope they stop after four or five seasons, while they're still going strong. But who knows? Oh, also, I got only love for Anthony Starr since before this, Banshee is still deep in my heart and spleen. But the highs he is reaching here... Jesus.
Shout by Andrea MadernaBlockedParent2022-07-23T13:35:05Z
The Boys uses a very classic narrative structure and writing approach, almost Arrowverse style, but with the desire of constantly raising the bar in terms of gruesomeness, crass jokes, deconstruction, splatter, giant penises, which is instead very contemporary TV stuff. The mix works (also) because of the contrast and because it's very good in building the characters and making them evolve through time, finding a balance that goes much deeper than the dumb characterization Garth Ennis used in service of themes in his comic book. From the same direction also comes a certain sense of repetitiveness that in the long run could become tiresome. That's why I hope they stop after four or five seasons, while they're still going strong. But who knows? Oh, also, I got only love for Anthony Starr since before this, Banshee is still deep in my heart and spleen. But the highs he is reaching here... Jesus.