The Boys (2019)
The Boys is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
The Boys ranked near the top of that week's English series crop. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 13,451 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy with action & adventure threaded through, adults only. That score holds across 13,451 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 5-season show this week
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated 18
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 13,451 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Eric Kripke
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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