4.5
Is The Boys worth watching?
54
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 4.5).
Summary
The Boys is an American sitcom television series that aired from August 20 until September 17, 1993.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.
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- Directors
- Terry Hughes
- Written by
- Dan O'Shannon, Clay Graham
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Facts
August 20, 1993 · September 17, 1993 · Ended
- First aired
- August 20, 1993
- Last aired
- September 17, 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Tropes
As Himself, Over the Shoulder, Blackmail +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Is The Boys worth watching?"
Questions about The Boys
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Boys okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Boys?
3 h
About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1993.
Will The Boys make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (5 of 10).
Can I half-watch The Boys?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does The Boys use?
As HimselfOver the ShoulderBlackmailBlack-and-Grey MoralityRed ShirtBigot vs. BigotContent WarningDecomposite CharacterNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownSame Power, Different FlavorEven Evil Has StandardsThe Power of Sisterhoodand 225 more
TV Tropes lists 237 tropes for it, including As Himself, Over the Shoulder, and Blackmail.