5 Best TV Shows To Watch After The Boys Season 5

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With the conclusion of its fifth season, The Boys has finished its run, which is disappointing for fans. Since debuting in 2019, the Prime Video series became a major pop culture phenomenon, known for its edgy humor and shocking moments. But beyond that, viewers also loved its clever political insights, exciting action, and realistic take on the superhero genre.

Although The Boys expertly blends action, satire, and compelling characters, it’s not the only show offering a similar experience. Many other superhero series, comic book adaptations, and TV shows share the qualities that make The Boys so popular – they just haven’t reached the same level of recognition. Here are five shows fans of The Boys should definitely consider watching next.

5) Jupiter’s Legacy

Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy was met with mixed reviews, and though it only ran for one season, it’s still a compelling show. Adapted from the comic book series by Mark Millar, the series centers on the children of famous superheroes as they grapple with living up to their parents’ reputations. Released in 2021 and rated for mature audiences, it appeared to be Netflix’s take on The Boys, but didn’t achieve the same level of popularity. With just one season available, it’s an enjoyable watch for those interested in seeing how The Boys influenced pop culture.

4) Daredevil

Of all the shows listed, Daredevil is the most well-known, being a part of the Marvel universe. However, it shares a lot of similarities with The Boys. The original Daredevil series was unusually realistic, violent, and aimed at a mature audience, setting it apart from most Marvel projects. It’s a very well-made TV show, and like The Boys, it launched a connected universe of superhero shows, but on Netflix.

Okay, so Daredevil: Born Again is back on Disney+, picking up the story from the old Netflix series, and it really struck me how much it has in common with The Boys. Both shows are tackling similar themes, and what’s fascinating is how both Wilson Fisk from Daredevil and Homelander from The Boys feel like stand-ins for Donald Trump – they’re both used to make a point about power and politics. It makes both series feel incredibly relevant to what’s happening in the world right now.

3) Watchmen

A major draw of the show The Boys is its examination of what would happen politically if superheroes were real—a theme also present in HBO’s Watchmen. The Watchmen miniseries from 2019 continues the story of Alan Moore’s original comic, taking place decades later. Following an attack by a white supremacist group, police officers begin wearing masks, which leads to a rise in vigilante activity. Similar to The Boys, Watchmen tackles issues of racism and reflects current political events, and many viewers believe it does so with greater subtlety.

2) Preacher

Garth Ennis, known for co-creating The Boys, also created another popular comic series called Preacher. Preacher was actually turned into a TV show on AMC before The Boys came out. It follows Jesse Custer, a preacher with special abilities, as he travels through a world filled with the supernatural. If you enjoy The Boys and appreciate Ennis’s writing, Preacher is well worth checking out.

1) Invincible

During its run, The Boys was frequently compared to Invincible, another superhero series on Prime Video. Based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book, Invincible will return for its fourth season in 2026. The show centers around Mark Grayson, a teenager whose father, Omni-Man, is the world’s most powerful superhero. However, Mark soon learns his father isn’t who he seems, leading to a massive conflict with far-reaching consequences.

As a huge fan of superhero stories, I was immediately hooked by Invincible. It reminded me a lot of The Boys – both shows pull back the curtain and show what superheroes might really be like, with all the grit and violence that implies. Invincible also loves to poke fun at classic heroes, villains, and comic book clichés. But here’s where it differs: while The Boys is pretty cynical and uses that to make its point, Invincible feels like a genuine celebration of the genre. It’s got so much heart, the characters are really well-developed, and you can just feel the love for superhero stories in every episode. That’s what really sets it apart.

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2026-05-28 17:13