The Boys (2019)
English · Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure
Released Jul 25, 2019
Page updated Oct 27, 2026
The Boys is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
AudienceFrom 13,563 ratings on TMDB
LovedCriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
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What the critics say
💬 The critical verdict is rare-air positive. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — English sci-fi & fantasy with action & adventure threaded through, not one for younger kids.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Good to know
| Episodes | 40 across 5 seasons |
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Adults only |
Director
Eric Kripke
Cast
Karl Urban
Billy Butcher
Jack Quaid
Hugh 'Hughie' Campbell
Antony Starr
Homelander
Erin Moriarty
Annie January / Starlight
Laz Alonso
Marvin T. 'Mother's Milk' Milk / M.M.
Chace Crawford
Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep
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.
Where to watch in the US
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Episodes
40 episodes across 5 seasons · original release dates
Trailer
Watch the trailer on YouTube →
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Frequently asked
Is The Boys worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.4/10 on audience ratings. 💬 The critical verdict is rare-air positive. This is a first season — English sci-fi & fantasy with action & adventure threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 13,563 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch The Boys?
You can stream The Boys in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How many episodes does The Boys have?
The Boys has 40 episodes across 5 seasons.
Is The Boys family friendly?
The Boys is rated TV-MA — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is The Boys in?
The Boys is an English series (Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure).
Who is in the cast of The Boys?
The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr and Erin Moriarty, directed by Eric Kripke.
When did The Boys first air?
The Boys first aired on Jul 25, 2019.
