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If Sociopaths Had Super Powers: The Boys

Alienating the Audience

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Homelander: A Nonsensical Perspective

I think that the show, however the show plays out will tell us whether or not it's cynical, right? You know, because it seems like outcomes will determine whether or not the show believes it. Homelander is actually the most interesting character arc of anybody in the program. Huey and Starlight are becoming thick skinned, but they're not becoming bad. They're just becoming less innocent, but that's not the same thing as becoming evil. Mav is going from jaded to helping to disappeared.

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