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Amazon Prime Show "The Boys"

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Amazon Prime Show "The Boys"
« on: July 29, 2019, 12:11:45 PM »
Title is weird and not what you think.

Basic Storyline: Super Hero’s exist but are privatized through a private company.  They save your town but are also into merchandising, branding, making movies etc. all.  Billion-dollar business.  If you want a superhero for your city you have to pay 300 million a year to have one.  Did I mention that the superheroes themselves are shady and only care about money.  They also work with impunity and they don’t really care about collateral damage, including innocent peoples lives.

Stars the ever hot Elizabeth Shue as the CEO of the Superhero company. Whom I would do naughty things too.


and Karl Urban.  rest of the cast rounds out some somewhat familiar faces but I couldn't tell you their names or where I might have seen them before.  Simon Pegg stars in a limited supporting roll.

Watched the first 2 episodes last night and cannot wait to see the rest.  Great show, strong promise, lots of twists and turns.

Recommend to add to the top of your must-see list.
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Re: Amazon Prime Show "The Boys"
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2019, 01:36:13 PM »
I saw that advertised and wasn't sure. Sounded like a takeoff of will smith in Hancock. 

I may try it at a later date.
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Re: Amazon Prime Show "The Boys"
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2019, 02:19:57 PM »
I saw that advertised and wasn't sure. Sounded like a takeoff of will smith in Hancock.

I may try it at a later date.
FYI: Nothing like Hancock
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Re: Amazon Prime Show "The Boys"
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2019, 03:20:42 PM »
Also two episodes in.  I'm not as sold as GF is, mainly because I'm having a hard time with Hughie. Not the character, but the actor I think. He seems out of his league. Still, I'm intrigued enough to keep watching to see where it goes.  The whole super hero genre is ripe for skewering and this is doing that well.  

The tiny 'Holy Diver' at the supe bar made me laugh. 

Elisabeth Shue is as hot as she was when she was babysitting.  I'd give up a lot for her.  

In addition, I would love to make Starlight sparkle.  There's something about that I just like.  As in a lot.  

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« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2019, 03:24:42 PM »
The whole super hero genre is ripe for skewering and this is doing that well. 

This is what also has me.   It's new, I'm tired of the same old schtik.
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Re: Amazon Prime Show "The Boys"
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2019, 07:49:35 AM »
This is what also has me.  It's new, I'm tired of the same old schtik.
I advise you to avoid Auburn football this season.
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Re: Amazon Prime Show "The Boys"
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2019, 08:37:56 AM »
I advise you to avoid Auburn football this season.
Haven't you heard?  Gus has been in the weight room.
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Re: Amazon Prime Show "The Boys"
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2019, 10:41:48 PM »
Finished it.  Really good.  Will watch again. 
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