The Boys is based on the comic book of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. The series stars an ensemble cast that includes Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capon, and Karen Fukuhara. It follows the eponymous team of vigilantes as they combat superpowered individuals who abuse their abilities. The Boys has received critical acclaim for its writing, storyline, humor, and performances of the cast, particularly Urban and Starr.
The Boys is set in a universe where superpowered individuals are recognized as heroes by the general public and work for the powerful corporation Vought International. Outside of their heroic personas, most are arrogant and corrupt. The Seven, Vought's premier superhero team, and the eponymous Boys, are led by the narcissistic and violent Homelander.