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How was The Boys received by audiences and critics?

The Boys became one of Amazon’s most-watched and highest-rated series, especially praised for its political satire and Antony Starr’s portrayal of Homelander. However, it received some criticism from those opposing its liberal political stance on contemporary politics. The premiere of its fifth and final season on April 8, 2026, drew record viewership that made it Amazon Prime Video’s most-watched title worldwide within its first day of release.