New TV show The Boys is for those 'who both love and hate the superhero stuff'

The show is perfect for those who love the superhero genre but enjoy laughing at its absurdities. PHOTO: AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
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LOS ANGELES - What would happen if superheroes were real but abused their powers and status?

The television show The Boys - based on the cult comics of the same name by Garth Ennis, and now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Singapore - imagines a world where "supes", as they are called, are influential celebrities adored by the public.

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