If you loved
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
If you loved The Boys, you crave stories that expose the rot behind the masks of powerful, morally compromised icons.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Gen V
Craig Rosenberg · Series · 2023
Books on the same thread
Watchmen
Alan Moore · Book · 2009
Shares 2 threads with The Boys: Moral Ambiguity, Deconstructionist Superhero.
Just as The Boys deconstructs the myth of the superhero, this seminal graphic novel strips away the veneer of heroism to examine the dark, existential reality of costumed vigilantes.
My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi · Book · 2015
Explores: Underdog Story, Heroism, Legacy.
While The Boys shows a world corrupted by power, this series explores the societal implications of a population defined by superpowers, offering a different perspective on institutionalized hero culture.
Jack Reacher
Lee Child, Andrew Child · Book · 1997
Explores: Military Justice, Vigilante Justice, Conspiracy.
If the blue-collar grit of The Boys kept you watching, you will appreciate this character who operates outside the system to deliver his own brand of lethal, uncompromising justice.
Invincible Compendium Three
Robert Kirkman · Book
Shares a thread with The Boys: moral ambiguity.
This collection continues the deconstructionist legacy of The Boys, pushing the boundaries of the superhero genre through intense moral ambiguity and the high stakes of intergalactic, character-driven conflict.
Films on the same thread
Watchmen
Zack Snyder · Film · 2009
Shares a thread with The Boys: Moral ambiguity.
Like The Boys, this film presents a grim, noir-soaked look at a world where government overreach and the moral failings of masked individuals create a dangerous, volatile environment.
The Batman
Matt Reeves · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with The Boys: Vigilantism.
Fans of the investigative, corruption-focused plotlines in The Boys will find a similar atmosphere here, as a lone figure uncovers deep-seated rot within a city's powerful elite.
The Suicide Squad
James Gunn · Film · 2021
Shares 2 threads with The Boys: moral ambiguity, Superhero satire.
This film mirrors the satirical, anti-hero team-up energy of The Boys, focusing on disposable, morally grey characters sent on a government-sanctioned mission that is as absurd as it is violent.
The Avengers
Joss Whedon · Film · 2012
Explores: Teamwork, Sacrifice, Global Threat.
While The Boys subverts the concept of a superhero team, this film provides the traditional counterpart, showing the global scale and teamwork required when an unexpected enemy threatens the world.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Ben Shapiro Show
The Daily Wire · Podcast · 2026
Explores: ideological debate, cultural critique, partisan rhetoric.
If you enjoy the intense, opinionated dissection of power dynamics found in The Boys, this show offers a direct, fast-moving critique of the political and cultural landscape.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The Boys excels at high-stakes satire and character dynamics, qualities that shine through in this improvised, fantasy-themed series where the group must navigate fortune and peril with biting wit.
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Common questions
What order should I watch The Boys and Gen V?
You should start with the 2019 television series The Boys. Once you have finished the main show, you can watch Gen V, which was released in 2023. This viewing order allows you to understand the expanded world of corrupt superheroes and the vigilantes who oppose them.
Is The Boys based on a book?
Yes, The Boys is based on source material. A book version of The Boys was released in 2021. You can read this source material to explore the original narrative of the vigilantes who take down corrupt superheroes with blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
How long has The Boys been a television show?
The television adaptation of The Boys premiered in 2019. Created by Eric Kripke, the show follows a group of vigilantes attempting to take down corrupt superheroes. It has since expanded to include the 2023 spin-off series Gen V and a 2021 book version.
Should I watch Gen V if I liked The Boys?
If you enjoyed the vigilante action and the critique of corrupt superheroes in The Boys, you should watch Gen V. Released in 2023, this series exists within the same universe established by the 2019 television show and further explores the themes introduced in the original source material.