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Given there aren\u2019t many companies these days without corruption and sexual assault problems, The Boys<\/em> doesnt shy away from making Vought International an example of the worst of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BODVlODc1YzgtMjUwMi00YjQyLWJkOTktYTVkYmVkYmQ1ODRiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODk4OTc3MTY@._V1_SY1000_SX1500_AL_.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe other major storyline is that of Billy Butcher. A man with no power who was unfortunate enough to see his girlfriend explode when the superpowered A-Train accidentally runs through her. The story is covered up and as such Billy is on the warpath to get his revenge the violent way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BNTA0MjllYjAtN2U2NC00ODEzLTg3NjAtMTMyMWFjMmI3MWUxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzgxMzc3OTc@._V1_SX1777_CR0,0,1777,755_AL_.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThroughout the series he collects some allies, also of the non-powered variety, and they take their fight to the bad superheroes. Hence the name of the show The Boys<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BZDBmNzkzNTEtMWRlMi00ZjU4LWExYjktMjY1Mzc3ZWRmNGYyXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzgxMzc3OTc@._V1_SX1777_CR0,0,1777,755_AL_.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe whole series is surprisingly compact for an American Show. Great special effects and acting make for a tight and enjoyable experience if, (a big if), you want a dark, twisted show. It\u2019s everything you don\u2019t want in a superhero series, in the best possible way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BMWY2YThlOWMtNjlkMS00ZDcyLWI1Y2QtMjQ1MzBkY2Q0NDdkXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzgxMzc3OTc@._V1_SX1777_CR0,0,1777,755_AL_.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere isn\u2019t too much more to say about this series without spoiling it which I don\u2019t want to do for anyone on the fence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BNmVlYmJjYmItYTE3Mi00MDY0LTlhYzUtZGFkYTdhYWZhNWI4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODk4OTc3MTY@._V1_SY1000_SX1500_AL_.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Boys<\/em> is one hell of a dark ride. 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