Not Mirzapur or Undekhi, this 4-season thriller has supervillains who outshine six heroes, with an IMDb rating over 8, series name is...
Premiering in 2019, the first season of The Boys opened with an IMDb score of 8.7. At first glance, the plot introduces an American corporation working hand-in-hand with the government, run by a squad of seven superheroes. But as the story unfolds, their shiny public image crumbles, and these 'heroes' start looking like dangerous villains. The dark origin story
It turns out most of these characters are lab-created 'test-tube babies,' engineered through secret experiments to develop unique powers. Others are injected with a mysterious chemical that grants them extraordinary abilities. And not all use them for good. The man who declared war
Enter Billy Butcher — a man with a personal vendetta against the corporation, Vought. Forming his rogue team, he sets out to dismantle their empire, fuelled by the desire to avenge his wife's death. Season 2 (2020) and Season 3 (2022) continued the blood-soaked war, each season maintaining an IMDb rating above 8.5.
Last year, Season 4 took things up a notch. Billy and his crew grew more ruthless, taking down several superpowered villains. Yet the ultimate antagonist, Homelander, still stands — a final confrontation now inevitable. Rumours suggest the series will conclude with his fall and Vought's collapse. The latest season scored an IMDb 8.6. Where to watch?
Available on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and multiple global languages, The Boys offers brutal action, adult themes, and a satirical take on superhero culture. But beware — its violence and explicit content aren't for the faint-hearted.
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