The Boys

2019 • TV-MA

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — The series includes notable LGBTQ+ characters with significant screen time and story arcs, including same-sex relationships and queer identities.

Language

heavy — The language throughout is frequent and strong, with pervasive use of profanity including the f-word and other harsh vulgarities.

Mature Themes

heavy — Mature themes are central, including abuse, trauma, corruption, moral complexity, and death. The narrative frequently explores dark and difficult subject matter.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The show contains disturbing and psychologically intense moments that may be frightening or disturbing due to themes of abuse, depravity, and horror elements tied to superpowers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

heavy — The series contains explicit sexual content, including nudity, sexual violence, and mature sexual situations that are depicted graphically and sometimes disturbingly.

Substance Use

moderate — Substance use including alcohol and drug use is shown regularly but not glorified, often as part of character flaws or plot development.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The series features graphic and frequent violence including brutal combat, explicit injury and death scenes, and disturbing portrayals of superhero-related brutality. Violence is prolonged, often bloody, and intended to be unsettling.