Now I admit I will be in the minority, but I didn't really like season 2 of the boys. After an excellent season 1. 2 was a stepback. Sure there was a larger scale. But the slow pace, so many flashbacks, so many side stories that divert from the main story. I lost my interest in the season. Only 3, 6 and 8 were the good ones in season 2
Season 1- 9/10
Season 2- 7.5/10
Now let's talk about season 3. What a return back to form. Crazy from the minute go. More violent, intense and gripping than seasons 1 and 2. The addition of the V24 and Jensen Ackles as soldier boy just adds to the fun. Although Ackles enters late, he takes the spotlight the minute he enters
Now, the character development is the most interesting this season. Homelander is crazier than ever. Butcher and Hughie go down a dark path. Starlight taking a huge step against Vought (really, she had enough of them). The deep coming back into the game. A-Train coming to the realization what's it like to watch one's own get hurt. MM's past with soldier boy. Really interesting development
Below are the episodes in season 3 I found best to worst. There is no episode I found bad, it's just the ranking I found them most interesting
Herogasm (without a doubt, the best episode)
Glorious five year plan
The instant white hot wild (yeah, a bit rushed, but definitely not bad as everyone says it is)
The only man in the sky (the ending of this episode, Oh My God!)
The last time to look on this world of lies
Here comes a candle to light you to bed
Barbary coast
Payback
Coming to the performances. Antony Starr went to another level this time. This guy really deserves an emmy for this role. Karl Urban, as delicious as ever, bringing his unique style of saying sarcastic lines. Amazing. Jack Quaid got some really good scenes to shine this season and he did. Erin Moriarty proved why she will always remain the best choice to play starlight. Laz Alonso had the emotional part this season, I think he handled it well.
Always lovely to hear Tomer Capon's French in every season. He doesn't disappoint. Karen Fukuhara really dominates the action scenes. She's a boss! Ackles's Soldier Boy appears late and takes the center stage in the second half. His deep voice really supports in making us believe that he is a force to be reckoned with. Cameron Covetti doesn't get much to do except the last episode. Same goes for Chace Crawford. Jessie T Usher didn't get much screen time to perform what he had to. Others do well in their parts
So. Final word, I thought season 2 was bad and it got me to lost interest in the boys and wasn't really excited to watch season 3 but I decided to give it a try and thank god I did. Just amazing. Without a doubt, the best season for me out of the trio
Season 3- 9.5/10.
