Monday, September 14, 2020

New Streaming: The Boys- Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2

 Yes, the first 3 Episodes all came out at once.
No, I didn't watch all 3.

I like to make Shows last.

If I can wait, so can you...

To give a basic recap, here's what you need to know...

The Seven is a big-name group of Superheroes that are also Celebrities.  They get themselves 'in bed' with the Military.
The titular Group is a bunch of non-powered Humans who try to make them pay for their sins.  They manage to kill one so far.
They get exposed to the Public and blamed for the death of a high profile person behind the company that funds The Seven.

Hughie is trying to keep the group together with Butcher on the loose.  Can his relationship with Starlight (also in The Seven) get them what they need?
Conflict in The Seven is increased as a new Member joins- Stormfront.

Will she ruin the already-strained dynamic?
Homefront- aka 4Chan Superman- is struggling to keep control, even as the new Boss (replacing the one he had a hand, or eye beam, in killing- doesn't scare easily.

It won't end well anyone else in his orbit.
When The Boys get Butcher back, will he be enough to get them back on the right track?

I mean, a sudden, expected death would mess your group up too.
Can Starlight get access to the information she needs or will another member of The Seven stop her?

We're only just getting started, so no SPOILERS.
A dark, interesting and intense pair of Episodes.  After the 1st Season, the question was obvious- could they keep it up.  So far, the answer is a loud HELL YES.  The Story intensifies, the tensions grow and the body count sure doesn't shrink!  The first Season left alot of people in a bad place and things don't exactly get back to normal right away.  The Boys have lost all but one advantage- no SPOILER- and have to make the most of it.  The Seven has gained Stormfront to replace Translucent, which is definitely an upgrade.  She's a great new addition in terms of both her characterization and her power-set.  She's in true DGAF Mode here, which flies in the face of Vought's style.  Homelander and company are going to have trouble keeping her in line.  From what I've read, this definitely comes to a head soon, so I'm looking forward to that.  Homelander continues to be a strong selling point.  He manages to be Evil Superman without the mustache-twirling or emo-serial-killer vibe that tends to attach itself to this kind of character.  He's not alone, as other characters show more depth directly or indirectly.  The mystery about Black Noir, for instance, is curious and the B-Plot (or C-Plot) with The Deep is curious.  The Guest Voice they brought in- nice!  The Boys is a dark, violent Show with enough depth to be more than just 'LOL they curse and kill people.'  It manages to make you care about Characters and then pulls the rug out from you.  This face...this face is one you'll find yourself making at least once per Episode.
I'll keep up a general, non-SPOILERy look at the Show.  I do love easy ways to get hits.

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