I decided against doing weekly episode reviews for Season 3 of "The Boys," after doing do for Season 2; it's very clear that, despite the fact that Amazon decided to release the show this way, it wasn't written or tooled for weekly releases, and was best viewed in long stretches, like other bingeworthy shows. **Spoilers... Continue Reading →
Butcher Strikes Back | “The Boys” Season 2, Episode 8 “What I Know” Review
*Spoilers Ahead* Finally, we've reached the end of Season 2. It certainly was a wild ride, and while I don't think it was as effective as Season 1, it's a solid continuation of what continues to be a breath of fresh air in the formulaic superhero genre. Safety first when fighting supervillains. The big spoilers... Continue Reading →
Black Noir Vs. Butcher, Homelander Vs. The World | “The Boys” Season 2, Episode 5: “We Gotta Go Now” Review
Season 2 further highlights that "The Boys" really wasn't suited for a weekly release schedule, as the show's story feels more like a really long movie than an episodic adventure. Spoilers ahead. This episode sees Homelander (Antony Starr) lose control over his public image when a video of him killing an innocent bystander surfaces online and... Continue Reading →
The Spice Girls Are Back | “The Boys” Season 2, Episodes 1-4 Amazon Prime Video Series Review
After over a year of hiatus, Amazon's dystopian superhero show "The Boys" is back, initially airing its first three episodes Sept. 4, and then releasing an episode every Friday after that Disney-Plus style. As someone who loved the first season, it's great to have this show back, even if I'm not a fan of how Amazon is... Continue Reading →