Sci-fi\fantasy entertainment, when done well, holds up a mirror to the world. The Boys is not a superhero show, it is 'the office' or 'the thick of it' but with superheroes. The Boys does this parody better than any current TV show and does it without being preachy or one-sided.

I suspect that many of those people whose affiliations and beliefs are being lampooned are even aware they are the punchline.

The writing is punchy. The acting from everyone is superb. The pacing is spot-on. Visual FX are measured and not overused or used as a crutch for weak storytelling. It is shamelessly for grown ups.

The Boys is the antidote to the saccharine, obvious, overly polished, souless rubbish being pumped out by the other streaming services.