The Boys season 1: 6 reasons why this show is more than just violence

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While staying true to the characters

The Boys has a plethora of incredible characters. They were changed a bit, and it was for the good. Changing too much of the characters from the source material can turn fans off. Otherwise, it’s not even a true adaptation of the comic; it’s different entity all together. This show did a phenomenal job of keeping the things that matter. Mother’s Milk’s need for things to be in the right place, Frenchie’s love for the Female, and how much Butcher hated Homelander are all perfect examples. All of this will be needed to keep this series going.

Another perfect example is the moment that set Hughie on his mission. Hughie was with his girlfriend Robin, and she was killed by A-Train, an accident due to A-Train’s recklessness. Originally, this happened at a fair. This time, however, it was in the street. The setting wasn’t important, but the moment was. As gruesome as it was, this was important, and it had to happen this way. Hughie’s hatred for A-Train was a staple in the comic book. It’s also how Hughie gets introduced to The Boys in the first place. Even though things between A-Train and Hughie escalated faster in the show, it didn’t matter. The crucial parts were spot on.