The Boys' phenomenal success has not only showcased the acting talents of stars like Antony Starr and Karen Fukuhara to a wider audience, but it has proven that there is a market for unusual and surprising superhero genre TV shows. The Boys' four released seasons and current final season are a violent and painfully accurate takedown of political systems that prioritize profit over humanity and deliberately equate patriotism with racism. That said, The Boys was not the first superhero TV show to push boundaries.