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misanthrope

(9,639 posts) Thu Aug 8, 2019, 10:43 PM Aug 2019

The Amazon streaming series "The Boys" would please a lot of tastes here [View all]

Last edited Fri Aug 9, 2019, 12:58 AM - Edit history (1)

Its most basic premise is similar to "Watchmen" in that it underscores whether the idea of superheroes is as wonderful as many would like to believe. The corruption of power is omnipresent and omniscient. The series takes straight aim at politic skulduggery, the military-industrial complex, corporate control of government and paths to autocratic systems.

The production values are good as are the actors. It's worth a look-see but definitely for adults.

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The Amazon streaming series "The Boys" would please a lot of tastes here [View all] misanthrope Aug 2019 OP

I read the comics. The main character was based on actor Simon Pegg. (with his blessing) Midnight Writer Aug 2019 #1

Pegg is in this misanthrope Aug 2019 #2

I didn't know that. Midnight Writer Aug 2019 #3

Definitely not for younger viewers Roland99 Aug 2019 #4

When I'ma few rungs up on Maslow's hierarchy I can't wait to check it out. Anon-C Aug 2019 #5

I totally understand that sentiment. I've had to prioritize things I let into my head these days. NightWatcher Aug 2019 #14

I watched 3-4 episodes but it was too dark procon Aug 2019 #6

This is from the same team that does Preacher on AMC. Silver Gaia Aug 2019 #7

I'm a touch sick of superhero movies. This show was refreshing and quite good. :) NCLefty Aug 2019 #8

I enjoyed the series. Metatron Aug 2019 #9

This series is amazing Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #10

Are there any political heroes? If not, better look Hortensis Aug 2019 #11

It's possible to believe in the capacity of the structure for self-governance misanthrope Aug 2019 #12

Watchdogs, not ATTACK dogs. Millions of vulnerable people have Hortensis Aug 2019 #16

It was very good. Behind the Aegis Aug 2019 #13

Gosh, I really detest Skidmore Aug 2019 #15

Understandable but this hardly idolizes superheroes misanthrope Aug 2019 #17