This is a series that seems to take Marvel/DC as a starting point, but then mixes in the heart of Game of Thrones (at that show's height) sly, snarky corruption tropes, and violence. Daring then, but the premise works more often than not.

There's quality acting, writing, satire, emotion, and effects here consistently. It's never less than entertaining, at least going into Season 3 as I write.

Only loses a few points for me with a couple of weird side plot storylines and character niggles (e.g. A certain secondary character's 'church story', in the second season, felt often lightweight, odd and out of place for me); and for perhaps going over the top and outlandish at a few points, as time has gone on.

Yes, we know it's about comic book superheroes, but for me The Boys always works at its best when at gritty, small scale scenarios, rather than trying to ever build up anything to match (and struggle to keep up with) say the MCU's often now boring and redundant, ever expanding, timelines.

If it then maintains the overall quality, and enough small scale centring so far that its excelled on, season 3 is going to be a blast. Along with the Invincible series, Amazon I have to say seems to be leading the way right now with this when it comes to the best superhero themed fare on the screen. They're considerably ahead of the game, compared to Marvel/DC's/Disney's lame, current efforts in comparison.