The Boys
“Never meet your heroes.”
Series Overview
A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 40 Episodes
2019 – 2026
Premiered: Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Eric KripkeLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 8: “Blood and Bone”
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Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-23
Cast & Creators
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Karl Urban
Billy Butcher
Jack Quaid
Hugh 'Hughie' Campbell
Antony Starr
Homelander
Erin Moriarty
Annie January / Starlight
Laz Alonso
Marvin T. 'Mother's Milk' Milk / M.M.
Chace Crawford
Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep
Tomer Capone
Serge / Frenchie
Karen Fukuhara
Kimiko Miyashiro
Nathan Mitchell
Justin / Black Noir II
Colby Minifie
Ashley Barrett
Susan Heyward
Jessica Bradley / Sister Sage
Valorie Curry
Misty Tucker Gray / Firecracker
Daveed Diggs
Aaron / Oh Father
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Kripke
Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson
Matt Bowen, Christopher Lennertz
Jessica Chou, Gabriel Garcia, Antony Starr, Judalina Neira, Karl Urban
Department Leadership Roster
Antony Starr
Producer
Matt Bowen
Original Music Composer
Jeff Mossa
Production Design
Michael Ground
Costume Design
Karl Urban
Producer
Christopher Lennertz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys
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What is The Boys about?
A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
How many seasons does The Boys have?
The Boys comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Boys?
Key cast members in The Boys include Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Laz Alonso.
Who created or directed The Boys?
The Boys was developed and directed by Eric Kripke.