If there’s one thing Prime Video’s The Boys proves, it’s that it’s good to be suspicious of the powerful. While the near-invincible Homelander is the most terrifying sociopath currently on our screens, none of the Compound-V-augmented characters in this show are good people. Heck, even the characters without superpowers are pretty gross.
The best books like The Boys
Superheroes behaving badly has been a literary theme for a very long time, and there are some excellent books about folks with superpowers (and super problems) waiting to be discovered.
The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1 $9.99 at Amazon $17.99 Save $8.00 Shop Now Shop Now $9.99 at Amazon $17.99 Save $8.00 Steelheart (The Reckoners) $7.68 at Amazon $14.99 Save $7.31 Shop Now Shop Now $7.68 at Amazon $14.99 Save $7.31 Vicious (Villains, 1) $9.10 at Amazon $19.99 Save $10.89 Shop Now Shop Now $9.10 at Amazon $19.99 Save $10.89 We Could Be Heroes: a novel – A Gripping Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure of Superheroes and Lost Memories $14.49 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $14.49 at Amazon Soon I Will Be Invincible (07) by Grossman, Austin [Paperback (2008)] at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now at Amazon SEE 2 MORESteelheart, by Brandon Sanderson
It’s tuned to a younger audience than The Boys (no Herogasms here), but the story will appeal to the show’s fans. When a mysterious alien artifact begins orbiting Earth, some people become “Epics” gifted with uncanny superpowers. The Epics naturally let their absolute power corrupt them absolutely almost immediately, and the world swirls into chaos. Just like The Boys, in Steelheart, a group of scrappy, angry regular folks band together, determined to kill Epics—and things get pretty epic indeed.
We Could Be Heroes, by Mike Chen
Flawed people misusing their special abilities? Look no further than We Could Be Heroes. Jamie and Zoe have both lost much of their memories, their pasts a total mystery. Both also have extraordinary abilities they use in selfish, stupid ways: Jamie can read minds and erase memories, and uses his power to scam his way through life. Zoe is incredibly fast and strong, and uses those advantages to scratch out a living and occasionally beat down some bullies. When they meet and partner to seek out their missing memories, they find themselves forced to grow up and step up—if they can.
The best movies like The Boys
There is no shortage of feature-length interrogations of the superhero myth. If you want more flawed, all-too-normal heroes failing upward, these movies are among the best.
Watchmen (2009)
Adapted from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s all-time classic graphic novel, the film shows us an alternate timeline where costumed vigilantes proliferated from the late 1930s until a public backlash led to legislation banning masked crimefighters. It’s really an examination of the whole superhero mythos awash in Cold War-era paranoia, and it’s a gloriously unapologetic story filled with flawed, unlikeable folks who happen to be capable of incredible violence. Stream Watchmen on HBO Max or rent it from Prime Video.
Watchmen (2009) $3.79 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.79 at Prime VideoChronicle (2012)
Chronicle is a subversion of wish fulfillment most of us will recognize—the desire to suddenly have the power to do whatever we want. When three teenagers encounter a strange artifact, they gain telekinetic powers, including the ability to fly. Initially, they use their powers to play pranks and to gain popularity, but one kid’s difficult home life and emotional instability lead to tragedy and increasing levels of mayhem. It’s a sadder, more human take on the subject than The Boys, but offers the same pleasures. Stream Chronicle on HBO Max or rent it from Prime Video.
Chronicle (2012) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime VideoSuper (2010)
No one in Super has special powers, unless emotional instability and violent rage are considered “powers.” Rainn Wilson plays Frank, a devoutly religious man who believes God wants him to become a masked superhero called The Crimson Bolt. As The Bolt, Frank uses a pipe wrench to savagely beat criminals, but his personal issues soon drag him into a bloody, violent mess that spirals out of control, answering the question of why society doesn’t encourage masked vigilantes. Stream Super on PlutoTV or rent it from Prime Video.
Super (2010) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime VideoKick-Ass (2010)
A hilarious look at the dark side of turning to violence to solve your problems, Kick-Ass has gained a cult following since its release, in no small part because of the deranged performance of Chloë Grace Moretz, who was 12 years old at the time. After gaining a high tolerance for pain and some metal bone reinforcement, teenager Dave transforms himself into Kick-Ass, a masked superhero who fights crime, eventually joining forces with Big Daddy, a former cop pursuing revenge against a mobster, and his daughter Hit-Girl (Moretz). Stream Kick-Ass on Fubo or rent it from Prime Video.
Kick-Ass (2010) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime VideoThe Suicide Squad (2021)
If you just love the idea of imperfect, incompetent, and all-too-human superheroes, this second attempt to adapt the DC comic characters to film (the less said about the first attempt, the better) is a great choice. The rag-tag group of antiheroes and mild villains who offered shorter prison sentences in exchange for dangerous service doing black ops for the government has the perfect balance of humor, violence, and heart. The weirdo super-antiheroes in the Squad are just as awful as the supes in The Boys in many ways, but there’s a definite thread of hope here that’s usually missing from Prime Video’s show. Stream The Suicide Squad on HBO Max or rent it from Prime Video.
The Suicide Squad (2021) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime VideoThe best video games like 'The Boys'
Since superheroes were first put on screens, people have wanted to play games where they get to experience what it’s like to have such power. If you’re a fan of the dark, funny take The Boys has on that superhero life, these games are for you.
Infamous
Platforms: PlayStation
Infamous Collection [Sony Playstation 3, PS3] $59.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $59.99 at AmazonDispatch
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam
Dispatch by Adhoc Studio $29.99 at Steam Shop Now Shop Now $29.99 at SteamInjustice: Gods Among Us
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Wii U, Steam
Injustice Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition (PS4) $24.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $24.99 at AmazonThe Boys: Trigger Warning
Platforms: Meta Quest
The Boys: Trigger Warning $29.99 at Meta Shop Now Shop Now $29.99 at MetaSaints Row IV
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected + Gat out of Hell $30.00 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $30.00 at AmazonThe best podcasts like The Boys
Whether you want to dig into the themes, backstories, and theories about the show and its characters or fall asleep listening to stories with similar vibes, these podcasts are great for fans of The Boys.
Let’s Hear It for The Boys
Credit: Podcast logoRecaps, discussions, theories: Let's hear It for The Boys is a great place for fans of the show to get their regular dose of thinking way too hard about this ridiculous universe and its awful, no-good residents.
Compound B – A Show About The Boys
Credit: Podcast logoAnother podcast that’s like hanging out with people who do nothing but watch The Boys and Gen V and then talk about each episode in such granular detail you start to worry about their mental health. But if that’s your vibe, Compound B is the podcast for you.
Behind the Bastards
Credit: Podcast logoIf you love the way The Boys explores how people who could be superheroes turn into, well, Homelander, Behind the Bastards will fascinate you. It’s about real-life historical figures, but you will recognize Homelander’s brand of arrogant sociopathy in many of the people examined here.
Vigil
Credit: Podcast logoA narrative podcast about a “support” superhero named Vigil—who works in the background, usually unrecognized, to ensure the success of the top-line talent—this podcast is presented in a “mockumentary” format that matches up well with the tone of the show.
Superhuman Public Radio (SPR)
Credit: Podcast logoWhat’s great about this podcast is the potential for immersion: Superhuman Public Radio is presented as an NPR-style radio program that presents news segments from an alternate reality where superheroes routinely battle, try to save the planet, or misbehave in spectacular ways. It’s like living in a universe like The Boys for a little while.
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