The Boys (2019) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
TV-MA • 2019 • 5 seasons
The Boys is Amazon's Garth Ennis-derived superhero satire (2019– ) set in a world where corporate-controlled 'Supes' are celebrities — and most are monstrous behind the cameras. Five seasons of relentlessly graphic, political, and cynical storytelling. Content is among the most extreme on prestige TV: explosive gore, graphic sex including fetish content, full nudity, hard-drug use, child endangerment, sexual assault, and constant… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Boys appropriate for kids?
The Boys is Amazon's Garth Ennis-derived superhero satire (2019– ) set in a world where corporate-controlled 'Supes' are celebrities — and most are monstrous behind the cameras. Five seasons of relentlessly graphic, political, and cynical storytelling. Content is among the most… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Boys Sign up for season-by-season breakdown
Sex and nudity in The Boys
Sexual content is rated episode by episode, including romance, innuendo, sexual situations, nudity, or assault-related material when relevant.
Violence and gore in The Boys
Violence severity is rated by episode, including fights, weapons, gore, death, injuries, monsters, or frightening imagery.
Language in The Boys
Language severity follows the series usual rating level and rises for profanity, threats, insults, or explicit comedy.
Mature themes in The Boys
Tone reflects emotional weight parents may want to know about: trauma, grief, fear, addiction, social pressure, moral conflict, or family distress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Boys appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Boys is best for ages 18+. It's rated TV-MA. The Boys is Amazon's Garth Ennis-derived superhero satire (2019– ) set in a world where corporate-controlled 'Supes' are celebrities — and most are monstrous behind the cameras. Five seasons of relentlessly graphic…
What age rating does The Boys have?
The Boys is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 18+.
What is The Boys about?
The Boys is Amazon's Garth Ennis-derived superhero satire (2019– ) set in a world where corporate-controlled 'Supes' are celebrities — and most are monstrous behind the cameras. Five seasons of relentlessly graphic, political, and cynical storytelling. Content is among the most extreme on prestige TV: explosive gore…
How many seasons does The Boys have?
The Boys has 5 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The Boys?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Boys.
How violent is The Boys?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The Boys per our reviewers.
Is the language in The Boys appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The Boys.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Boys?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Boys.
What mature themes appear in The Boys?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Boys.
Where can I read the full The Boys parent guide?
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