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The weakest season with a great start. It has many of the issues of the other season, but tenfold. Many characters are not properly explored or could have been explored more. The final fight is also very anti-climactic for what it is in actuality.

The first 3 seasons are awesome. Season 4 has issues, but it is enjoyable for what it is. Season 5's first half is great, but it's 2nd half is lacking.

Many things are unresolved or not properly gone through, but the final fights were nice to see. I also like how they used the characters' abilities to their full ability. It could've been much better though.

Very mid episode with a great and tragic ending. That is pretty much what it is.

There are high-stakes turning points, shocking character deaths, and sharp political satire, with the minor pacing issues and a rushed setup for the finale as the only reasons it missed a perfect score.

This is my favorite episode of the season. We see so many different points of view that turn into twists and entertainment gold. They also made Firecracker somewhat likeable, which is kind of hard to do.

It has high-stakes political satire, a major character turning point, and a brutal clash. It balances dark humor with genuine emotional weight, though a rushed subplot or a predictable twist keeps it just shy of a 9/10.

It has a sharp blend of brutal action and deep emotional payoff. It highlights a standout character turning point, high-stakes political satire, and a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, even if a minor sub-plot feels slightly rushed.

It has sharp social satire, high-stakes political tension, and a major character turning point. It balances brutal action with dark humor. The Teenage Kix are also a good adaptation of the team from the comics, that make it entertaining to explore the TV-Show universe.

This is one of the stronger first episodes of a season, with its high-stakes opening, sharp political satire, and brutal action being very strong. It highlights a gripping narrative reset that raises tension for the final season. The ending of the episode is both good and very sad.

Probably the weakest season so far, but it is still very fun and is able to explore many of its characters very well. It's fierce political satire, sharp pacing, and stellar lead performances from Antony Starr and Erin Moriarty. My only issues are with the repetitiveness, the weaker use of shock value with things being more predictable, and the pacing isn't very strong.

It has an explosive political climax, high-stakes character betrayals, and the chilling setup for the final season, celebrating how it successfully pulls off a massive, chaotic paradigm shift for the entire world.

The high-stakes political tension, shocking twists, and stellar character work are kept just shy of a 10/10 masterpiece due to minor pacing issues.

It has high-stakes political tension, shocking character reveals, and strong emotional beats, while minor pacing issues in side plots and predictable shock value hurt it a bit.

It has tense rural chaos at Tek Knight's estate, sharp satirical jabs, and the chilling psychological unraveling of Homelander and Firecracker. The small pacing issues hold it back.

The chaotic action and strong character choices, while noting a few dragged-out subplots or clunky pacing moments that keep it just shy of greatness.

It has sharp political satire, tense confrontations, and deep character development for Mother's Milk and Firecracker, but a few dragged-out subplots and gross-out shock moments are a bit much.

Episode 2 has sharp political satire, gross-out humor, and Hughie's emotional family subplot, but the overarching plot moves slowly, and the repetitive shock value loses some of its fresh impact.

The sharp political satire, shocking gross-out comedy, and deep character conflicts, but the bloated opening setup and repetitive plot loops partially hurt the first episode, making it the weakest first episode of the show so far.

Might be a controversial take, but I liked this slightly more than season 2. There are so many action sequences, good effects, good acting, good fights, and so much more. It is a strong and sharp superhero satire with Soldier Boy's complex introduction and the brutal Herogasm episode, with a few minor flaws and a safe but good finale.

Antony Starr's performance and the high-stakes clash between Billy Butcher, Soldier Boy, and Homelander make the episode so entertaining.

With the previous episode and the following episode being so peak, episode 7 wrongfully never gets the credit it deserves. Its tense character standoffs, deep thematic payoffs, and the explosive flashback origins of Soldier Boy and Stormfront make it such a unique ride to go on.

I love everything about this episode. The stellar emotional payoffs between Hughie and Butcher, Jensen Ackles' powerhouse performance as Soldier Boy, and how it masterfully balances raw shock value with deep, high-stakes character development. The final big battle of the episode and the A-Train situation make this alone at least a 9/10.

On par with the previous episode, with its sharp character drama and the chaotic tension of "Herogasm."

I loved its shocking Herogasm setup, strong character drama for Hughie and Butcher on Temp V, and sharp satire, even when noting minor pacing dips during side plots.

It has sharp satire, deep character work, and shocking moments. It highlights the poignant dynamic between Billy Butcher and Hughie Campbell as they embrace dark choices, alongside a standout, chaotic sequence with a runaway shrinking hero and a genuinely tense confrontation in Russia.

I love the second episode of season 3 with its sharp satire, Homelander's terrifying, unhinged birthday broadcast, and the gross-out supe-orgia sequence, balancing deep character discomfort with pitch-black humor.

This is a great first episode of the season with sharp satire, shocking gore, and deep character flaws. The episode balances Homelander’s terrifying ego break with Billy Butcher acquiring temporary superpowers. It sets up a high-stakes, chaotic season with incredible visual style and dark humor.

The Boys Season 2 has its deeper character growth, sharper social satire, and high-stakes tension while noting a slightly uneven, slower middle stretch that holds it back from absolute perfection.

The finale's explosive payoff, emotional depth, and shocking twists make it so worthwhile. It highlights the epic female team-up against one of the stronger supes, the tragic conclusion to Becca’s arc, and Victoria Neuman’s reveal that completely flips the political landscape.

The episode is high-stakes political tension, brilliant character payoffs, and the explosive, jaw-dropping courtroom head-popping massacre, though it slightly holds back a 10/10 due to some rushed subplot pacing.

The thrilling blend of disturbing psychological horror at the Sage Grove Center, emotional breakthroughs for Hughie and Starlight, and a shocking revelation about one of the "heroes'" past, while slightly knocking its minor pacing dips.

I love its sharp blend of biting corporate satire, high-stakes character fracture, and the shocking, meme-worthy whale explosion scene, even if a few secondary subplots feel slightly over-stuffed.

It has sharp character depth and emotional beats, while noting that a slower plot progression holds back its overall momentum.

It's a sharp blend of brutal satire, escalating tension, and deep character flaws, specifically highlighting the chaotic whale-boat sequence and Homelander's terrifying psychological torment of Ryan.

It's a sharp satire of corporate pandering and deep character work, balanced by shocking gore and tension. It hits a high score for brilliant pacing, though a slightly slower B-plot holds it back from perfection. The show mocks corporate damage control and focus groups with brutal comedy. Homelander's fragile ego and Stormfront's toxic charm steal the screen. Billy Butcher and the team face high stakes while hiding from the law. The violent scenes feel earned and shock the viewer without losing the plot. My only issue is that the large cast means a few heroes get less screen time than they deserve.

This episode has bold escalation, sharp satire, and strong character work. It highlights the high-stakes setup, brutal action, and Homelander’s terrifying psychological collapse, though it notes a slightly crowded plot. The satire on corporate culture and media spin hits hard. Antony Starr gives a scary and great performance as an unhinged leader. The violence is wild, shocking, and fun to watch. Billy Butcher and the team face real emotional pain and pressure. My only issues are that the show juggles too many new groups and plots at the same time and some quiet scenes slow down the rush of the main story.

The Boys' 1st season has sharp, violent satire of superhero culture, stellar casting led by Antony Starr and Karl Urban, and a fast-paced plot, while noting occasional heavy-handed social commentary or uneven pacing in the middle episodes. Antony Starr plays a truly scary hero. Karl Urban brings grit and fun to the team leader role. The show takes big risks. It makes fun of modern corporate culture and famous superhero movies. Fight scenes are bloody, fast, and exciting. They look and feel real.

Explosive narrative payoffs, stunning character betrayals, and the jaw-dropping cliffhanger that subverts superhero tropes. It highlights Homelander's terrifying psychological dominance and the tragic reveal about Madelyn Stillwell and Billy Butcher’s wife. The confrontation between Butcher, Stillwell, and Homelander delivers unbearable, high-stakes suspense. Antony Starr gives a chilling performance that redefines television villains. The final revelation regarding Becca Butcher changes the entire scope of the show.

It has high-stakes tension, clever subversion of superhero tropes, and strong character unraveling, while slightly docking points for a few predictable subplots or rushed pacing moments. The episode expertly builds dread as Billy Butcher and the team face mounting pressure, making every interaction feel dangerous. Homelander's unsettling psyche and Starlight's painful disillusionment take center stage with fantastic acting. Major secrets come to light, destroying safe assumptions and setting up a chaotic finale. A few narrative turns regarding corporate cover-ups feel familiar to standard thriller tropes. Some side scenes slow the otherwise frantic momentum right before the climax.

The Starlight and Hughie connection feels real. The scene in the diner adds true emotional weight to the superhero chaos. Antony Starr shows pure terror. His speech to the crowd twists real-world media manipulation into something deeply sick. The show targets corporate faux-activism with sharp, uncomfortable comedy. The Frenchie and The Female subplot feels a bit slow. It does not move as fast as the main story. Some tonal shifts between the grim drama and broad comedy feel a bit rough.

The Believe Expo brilliantly mocks corporate mega-churches and packaged faith. Erin Moriarty shines as Annie January takes her power back against corporate control. We see real pain in Homelander and deep grief in Butcher. The story moves fast and keeps you hooked. The Frenchie and The Female tracking scenes feel a bit slow. Some side character moments follow expected superhero tropes, although that is excusable for what the show is going for.

Hughie and Kimiko build a quiet, powerful trust. The hallway fight is fast, brutal, and exciting. The show pokes fun at corporate heroes in smart ways. The Deep and A-Train subplots feel a bit slow. Some corporate PR moves are easy to guess.

The tension peaks when Hughie faces off against Translucent in the bathroom. It shows real danger. The show mocks corporate superhero culture. Vought's marketing strategies feel real and funny. Billy Butcher shows his broken side. Hughie changes from a scared kid into a fighter. The Deep's subplot feels slow. It does not match the energy of the main plot. Some scenes jump too fast between different groups. It pulls you out of the main story for a second.

The brutal convenience store fight shows how messy and real superhero violence would look. The show mixes extreme gore with sharp laughs, especially in the tense moments with Butcher and Hughie. Jack Quaid shows Hughie's fear well. Karl Urban brings tough, rough energy to Butcher. The deep dive into The Deep and Starlight slows down the main plot a little bit. Some middle scenes drag as they set up the bigger plot for the rest of the season.

Hughie's tragic loss sets a fast, dark, and unforgettable tone right away. Homelander is terrifying, hiding a cruel mind behind an American-hero smile. The show mocks corporate greed and media spin in the superhero world well. Karl Urban and Jack Quaid have great, gritty chemistry.

The show may be formulaic, but it keeps having you coming back for each episode just to see if your favorite crewmate died or not. The twists are well-written, the crewmates are well-voiced, the references are done surprisingly well in a funny manner, the jokes usually land and have actual plot significance, and the impostor designs are so much cooler and nastier (in the best way possible) than they should have any right to be.

Unironically, such a good ending to the show with a well-learned lesson and great reveals for both the impostors and crewmates at hand. The impostor made sense, but still genuinely surprised me as to who it actually was. This is the one time I wish the episode was longer, because it was actually just that good.

Almost all of the episodes fall into this formula besides the first 2 and the last episode, so to save time since they are all slightly different but just as good as each other, I will be lwk copy-and-pasting some of my reviews, so: "The episode creates tension from the events of the last episode and forms an overall fun time of suspense and even some horror with a neat twist."

Almost all of the episodes fall into this formula besides the first 2 and the last episode, so to save time since they are all slightly different but just as good as each other, I will be lwk copy-and-pasting some of my reviews, so: "The episode creates tension from the events of the last episode and forms an overall fun time of suspense and even some horror with a neat twist."