Recently, the creator of "The Boys" series, Eric Kripke, revealed the show's original concept on social media. He shared how he managed to convince Amazon to fund such a project with an unconventional view of superheroes.
In the document he published — the project's first pitch — Kripke mused about what "superheroes" would really be like if they existed in reality. In his opinion, they would become a source of problems for ordinary people:
F*** superheroes. F*** their stupid magic lassos and Norse hammers. F*** their ridiculous invisible jets and rocket cars with insane fuel consumption. F*** their caves, lairs, tiaras, capes, masks, boots, and tight spandex.
Kripke explained that a "superhero" has no special military or police training; they are "f***ing amateurs who think that since they have powers, they can fight crime." According to "The Boys" creator, in reality, it would end with innocent people "dying in droves" due to the actions of an untrained hero.
There's also another point — a superpowered individual might not behave very well:
And also: what do you think happens to a person when they have absolute power, absolute fame, and are practically above the law? They turn into a twisted f***. If ordinary power corrupts, guess what superpower does. If they can jump buildings and dodge bullets — why would they even care about us? They are gods, and we are ants. Yes, they might have a crystal-clear public image, but behind closed doors, they are doing COMPLETELY, DISGUSTINGLY AWFUL things. And you can't do anything about it. Superheroes are above the law, loved by the public, and covered by corporations.
However, there is a solution — "The Boys," who "protect us from our own 'protectors'." These are ordinary people, without superpowers, but who "still take down the twisted elite — simply through sheer grit and a willingness to get VERY dirty."
In the document, Kripke described his vision for the project as a mix of early Guy Ritchie, "Deadpool," "Inglourious Basterds," and "The Raid." The showrunner emphasized that his project should not be a simple "parody" — the series should address real problems, such as celebrity worship:
We will tell a story with real characters, real pain, and real stakes. Because this series is ABOUT REALITY. About what would really happen if imperfect people gained unlimited power and privilege. Nothing good. It's also a biting commentary on our MODERN CULTURE — on how the public images of politicians, celebrities, athletes, and superheroes are a carefully constructed money-making machine for us to mindlessly consume their nonsense. They ALL wear masks — and the truth behind those masks is quite dirty.
The document concludes with the phrase:
Being a hero doesn't f***ing mean "being super."
"The Boys" series has ended, but Eric Kripke's work continues — now the creator is working on the spin-off "Vought Rising" about the first superheroes.
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