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Of course Amazon turned The Boys into a cinematic universe

Grant St. Clair
May 25, 2026
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The Boys

Seriously, guys? Homelander’s body isn’t even cold yet.

For a prime example of “die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain,” look no further than Amazon’s superhero satire The Boys. An extremely strong initial three-season run gave way to two more seasons of aimless meandering, dipping into plotlines that didn’t go anywhere b…

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