The Boys (Season 1, Episodes 1–4): When Heroes Are the Villains

Story:

The first four episodes do a phenomenal job setting up a dark, violent, and satirical take on superheroes. You're introduced to Homelander (a terrifying Superman parody), Billy Butcher's anti-supe vendetta, and the underdog team trying to take down corrupt "heroes." Episode 1 hooks you instantly. By Episode 4, the characters are well-developed, and the stakes feel real.

. Vought handles everything from movie deals and merchandise to "crime analytics," showing that the heroes’ actions are dictated more by PR scores and stock prices than by a moral compass. The introduction of Annie (Starlight)