June 6, 2024
The Boys - Season 2
In this electrifying episode of "TV In The Basement," Journey Joe Mitchell suits up for another wild ride with Amazon's "The Boys." Season 2 finds our diabolical antiheroes on the run, as a new superpowered threat emerges in the form of the unhinged...
In this electrifying episode of "TV In The Basement," Journey Joe Mitchell suits up for another wild ride with Amazon's "The Boys." Season 2 finds our diabolical antiheroes on the run, as a new superpowered threat emerges in the form of the unhinged and unpredictable Stormfront. Joe dives into Homelander's descent into madness, fueled by an unnerving and captivating performance by Antony Starr. He also discusses the season's most shocking moments, from a horrifying whale encounter to Stormfront's jaw-dropping Nazi past. Along the way, Joe praises the show's unflinching social commentary and its ability to generate buzz, even if some scenes toe the line of good taste. It's a season that solidifies "The Boys" as a satirical powerhouse, and Joe's here to break it all down with his signature wit and insight. Tune in for a deep dive into one of TV's most delightfully depraved series.
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WEBVTT
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00:00:03.120 --> 00:00:13.640
Calarogus Shark Media. Welcome back to
the TV basement, folks. Today we're
2
00:00:13.679 --> 00:00:18.079
diving back into the depraved and diabolical
world of the Boys for a look at
3
00:00:18.079 --> 00:00:22.079
season two. If you thought things
couldn't get more unhinged after season one,
4
00:00:22.440 --> 00:00:26.879
buckle up, because this ride is
about to get even wilder. Season two
5
00:00:26.920 --> 00:00:30.640
picks up with the Boys on the
run from the law, branded as terrorists
6
00:00:30.640 --> 00:00:34.719
by the very heroes they're trying to
bring down. But Butcher and his crew
7
00:00:34.759 --> 00:00:39.079
aren't about to back down, especially
with a new superpowered thread on the scene.
8
00:00:39.600 --> 00:00:45.200
The unstable plasma blasting Stormfront, played
with terrifying intensity by Aya Cash.
9
00:00:45.719 --> 00:00:49.799
As Homelanders grip on sanity slips further, the rest of the Seven face their
10
00:00:49.799 --> 00:00:54.520
own challenges. Starlight continues to be
a mole for the Boys, a Train
11
00:00:54.640 --> 00:00:58.799
faces the consequences of his compound v
abuse, and the Deep goes on a
12
00:00:58.840 --> 00:01:03.920
bizarre journey of self discovery, all
the while Sinister Corporation Vaught pushes the narrative
13
00:01:03.920 --> 00:01:08.640
that the Boys are the real villains. It all builds to a literally explosive
14
00:01:08.680 --> 00:01:12.799
climax that sets the stage for an
even bigger battle to come in season three,
15
00:01:14.599 --> 00:01:19.200
let's take a look at some memorable
episodes. Episode four, Nothing Like
16
00:01:19.239 --> 00:01:22.599
It in the World. Stormfront is
revealed to be a decade's old Nazi in
17
00:01:22.680 --> 00:01:26.319
a brilliant, unsettling twist. Her
manipulation of Homelander is chilling to watch.
18
00:01:26.760 --> 00:01:33.799
Episode seven, Butcher Baker Candlestick Maker. This episode delves into Butcher's tragic past
19
00:01:33.840 --> 00:01:38.760
and his hatred for soups. Carl
Urban delivers a powerhouse performance. Episode eight,
20
00:01:38.159 --> 00:01:42.359
What I Know, Season finale,
an action packed, twist filled finale
21
00:01:42.439 --> 00:01:48.200
that ends with the boys finally exposing
Vaught's misdeeds to the world. Black Noir's
22
00:01:48.239 --> 00:01:53.000
brutal fight with Starlight, Chimico and
Mave is a highlight. Season two doubles
23
00:01:53.040 --> 00:01:57.120
down on the graphic violence and edgy
humor that made season one so polarizing.
24
00:01:57.719 --> 00:02:01.280
The reveal that Stormfront is a literal
Nazi drew some criticism, with accusations that
25
00:02:01.319 --> 00:02:06.680
it was more shock value than biting
commentary. However, many praised the season
26
00:02:06.719 --> 00:02:10.960
for its unflinching tackling of themes like
white supremacy, corporatism, and the dangers
27
00:02:10.960 --> 00:02:17.360
of unchecked power Cash's performances. Stormfront
was widely lauded as a terrifying embodiment of
28
00:02:17.400 --> 00:02:23.400
modern fascism. The season also generated
buzz for a certain scene involving a speedboat
29
00:02:23.400 --> 00:02:27.599
and a rather unfortunate whale. Let's
just say it was peak the Boys in
30
00:02:27.639 --> 00:02:31.879
its horrifying absurdity. Overall, season
two holds a ninety seven percent critics score
31
00:02:31.879 --> 00:02:37.080
on Rotten Tomatoes, with many hailing
it as an improvement on the already impressive
32
00:02:37.080 --> 00:02:40.960
first season. At the twenty twenty
one Critics Choice Super Awards, the Boys
33
00:02:42.039 --> 00:02:46.319
won Best Superhero Series for the second
year in a row. Anthony Starr and
34
00:02:46.400 --> 00:02:51.039
Aya Cash were nominated for Best Actor
and Actress, but lost to Homelander portrayer
35
00:02:51.080 --> 00:02:55.599
Anthony Starr winning for season one.
The show also nabbed a Primetime Emmy nomination
36
00:02:55.719 --> 00:03:00.560
for Outstanding Drama Series, a major
get for an ultra violent satire. Though
37
00:03:00.599 --> 00:03:07.800
it didn't win, the nomination itself
was a significant achievement. If season one
38
00:03:07.919 --> 00:03:13.400
established Homelander as a sociopathic superman,
season two shows just how unhinged he truly
39
00:03:13.520 --> 00:03:17.719
is. Starr's performance is a masterclass
in barely contained rage and fragile ego,
40
00:03:19.240 --> 00:03:23.520
From his unsettling, laser eyed stare
to his toothy insincere smile. Star physically
41
00:03:23.520 --> 00:03:29.759
embodies Homelander's instability. He can go
from charming to terrifying in a split second,
42
00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:32.639
and you never quite know when he's
going to snap. One of Starr's
43
00:03:32.639 --> 00:03:37.560
most chilling scenes comes in episode four, Nothing Like It in the World.
44
00:03:38.039 --> 00:03:43.159
Homelander, feeling threatened by Stormfront's popularity, lashes out at a crowd of protesters.
45
00:03:43.680 --> 00:03:46.800
Starr's delivery of the line, I
can do whatever the f I want
46
00:03:46.520 --> 00:03:53.400
is equal parts petulant and menacing,
perfectly capturing Homelander's god complex. But Starr
47
00:03:53.400 --> 00:03:58.120
also brings a twisted vulnerability to the
role. As much as Homelander craves adoration,
48
00:03:58.280 --> 00:04:02.039
he's deeply insecure. His relationship with
Stormfront is a toxic mix of lust
49
00:04:02.080 --> 00:04:08.360
and jealousy. Star and Cash have
a disturbing chemistry, their power dynamic constantly
50
00:04:08.400 --> 00:04:13.319
shifting. Starr's performance reaches new heights
in the season two finale. Stripped of
51
00:04:13.360 --> 00:04:17.600
his public image and rejected by his
son, Homelander finally loses control. Star
52
00:04:17.759 --> 00:04:23.079
makes you feel the character's pain even
as you're horrified by his actions. It's
53
00:04:23.120 --> 00:04:27.360
a testament to Starr's skill that he
can make a character as despicable as Homelander
54
00:04:27.439 --> 00:04:31.959
even remotely sympathetic, you understand his
emotions even as you're repulsed by his behavior.
55
00:04:32.680 --> 00:04:36.839
Starr's portrayal of Homelander's descent into madness
is the dark heart of The Boy's
56
00:04:36.920 --> 00:04:42.279
Season two. It's a performance that
sticks with you long after the credits roll,
57
00:04:42.680 --> 00:04:46.439
a reminder of the show's warnings about
the dangers of unchecked power. The
58
00:04:46.519 --> 00:04:50.839
Boy's Season two is a wild ride
from start to finish, and Antony Starr's
59
00:04:50.839 --> 00:04:57.000
performance as Homelander is a big reason
why. He takes an already fascinating villain
60
00:04:57.040 --> 00:05:00.079
and dials him up to eleven,
creating a character that's tragic as he is
61
00:05:00.199 --> 00:05:05.399
terrifying. Between stars, powerhouse acting, the biting social commentary, and the
62
00:05:05.439 --> 00:05:11.600
show's signature blend of satire and ultraviolence, The Boys Season two cements the series
63
00:05:11.600 --> 00:05:15.240
as one of the boldest and most
provocative on television. It's not for the
64
00:05:15.319 --> 00:05:18.199
faint of heart, but if you
can stomach the gore and darkness, it's
65
00:05:18.240 --> 00:05:21.839
a hell of a watch. Just
don't expect to look at superheroes the same
66
00:05:21.879 --> 00:05:23.360
way again.
1
00:00:03.120 --> 00:00:13.640
Calarogus Shark Media. Welcome back to
the TV basement, folks. Today we're
2
00:00:13.679 --> 00:00:18.079
diving back into the depraved and diabolical
world of the Boys for a look at
3
00:00:18.079 --> 00:00:22.079
season two. If you thought things
couldn't get more unhinged after season one,
4
00:00:22.440 --> 00:00:26.879
buckle up, because this ride is
about to get even wilder. Season two
5
00:00:26.920 --> 00:00:30.640
picks up with the Boys on the
run from the law, branded as terrorists
6
00:00:30.640 --> 00:00:34.719
by the very heroes they're trying to
bring down. But Butcher and his crew
7
00:00:34.759 --> 00:00:39.079
aren't about to back down, especially
with a new superpowered thread on the scene.
8
00:00:39.600 --> 00:00:45.200
The unstable plasma blasting Stormfront, played
with terrifying intensity by Aya Cash.
9
00:00:45.719 --> 00:00:49.799
As Homelanders grip on sanity slips further, the rest of the Seven face their
10
00:00:49.799 --> 00:00:54.520
own challenges. Starlight continues to be
a mole for the Boys, a Train
11
00:00:54.640 --> 00:00:58.799
faces the consequences of his compound v
abuse, and the Deep goes on a
12
00:00:58.840 --> 00:01:03.920
bizarre journey of self discovery, all
the while Sinister Corporation Vaught pushes the narrative
13
00:01:03.920 --> 00:01:08.640
that the Boys are the real villains. It all builds to a literally explosive
14
00:01:08.680 --> 00:01:12.799
climax that sets the stage for an
even bigger battle to come in season three,
15
00:01:14.599 --> 00:01:19.200
let's take a look at some memorable
episodes. Episode four, Nothing Like
16
00:01:19.239 --> 00:01:22.599
It in the World. Stormfront is
revealed to be a decade's old Nazi in
17
00:01:22.680 --> 00:01:26.319
a brilliant, unsettling twist. Her
manipulation of Homelander is chilling to watch.
18
00:01:26.760 --> 00:01:33.799
Episode seven, Butcher Baker Candlestick Maker. This episode delves into Butcher's tragic past
19
00:01:33.840 --> 00:01:38.760
and his hatred for soups. Carl
Urban delivers a powerhouse performance. Episode eight,
20
00:01:38.159 --> 00:01:42.359
What I Know, Season finale,
an action packed, twist filled finale
21
00:01:42.439 --> 00:01:48.200
that ends with the boys finally exposing
Vaught's misdeeds to the world. Black Noir's
22
00:01:48.239 --> 00:01:53.000
brutal fight with Starlight, Chimico and
Mave is a highlight. Season two doubles
23
00:01:53.040 --> 00:01:57.120
down on the graphic violence and edgy
humor that made season one so polarizing.
24
00:01:57.719 --> 00:02:01.280
The reveal that Stormfront is a literal
Nazi drew some criticism, with accusations that
25
00:02:01.319 --> 00:02:06.680
it was more shock value than biting
commentary. However, many praised the season
26
00:02:06.719 --> 00:02:10.960
for its unflinching tackling of themes like
white supremacy, corporatism, and the dangers
27
00:02:10.960 --> 00:02:17.360
of unchecked power Cash's performances. Stormfront
was widely lauded as a terrifying embodiment of
28
00:02:17.400 --> 00:02:23.400
modern fascism. The season also generated
buzz for a certain scene involving a speedboat
29
00:02:23.400 --> 00:02:27.599
and a rather unfortunate whale. Let's
just say it was peak the Boys in
30
00:02:27.639 --> 00:02:31.879
its horrifying absurdity. Overall, season
two holds a ninety seven percent critics score
31
00:02:31.879 --> 00:02:37.080
on Rotten Tomatoes, with many hailing
it as an improvement on the already impressive
32
00:02:37.080 --> 00:02:40.960
first season. At the twenty twenty
one Critics Choice Super Awards, the Boys
33
00:02:42.039 --> 00:02:46.319
won Best Superhero Series for the second
year in a row. Anthony Starr and
34
00:02:46.400 --> 00:02:51.039
Aya Cash were nominated for Best Actor
and Actress, but lost to Homelander portrayer
35
00:02:51.080 --> 00:02:55.599
Anthony Starr winning for season one.
The show also nabbed a Primetime Emmy nomination
36
00:02:55.719 --> 00:03:00.560
for Outstanding Drama Series, a major
get for an ultra violent satire. Though
37
00:03:00.599 --> 00:03:07.800
it didn't win, the nomination itself
was a significant achievement. If season one
38
00:03:07.919 --> 00:03:13.400
established Homelander as a sociopathic superman,
season two shows just how unhinged he truly
39
00:03:13.520 --> 00:03:17.719
is. Starr's performance is a masterclass
in barely contained rage and fragile ego,
40
00:03:19.240 --> 00:03:23.520
From his unsettling, laser eyed stare
to his toothy insincere smile. Star physically
41
00:03:23.520 --> 00:03:29.759
embodies Homelander's instability. He can go
from charming to terrifying in a split second,
42
00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:32.639
and you never quite know when he's
going to snap. One of Starr's
43
00:03:32.639 --> 00:03:37.560
most chilling scenes comes in episode four, Nothing Like It in the World.
44
00:03:38.039 --> 00:03:43.159
Homelander, feeling threatened by Stormfront's popularity, lashes out at a crowd of protesters.
45
00:03:43.680 --> 00:03:46.800
Starr's delivery of the line, I
can do whatever the f I want
46
00:03:46.520 --> 00:03:53.400
is equal parts petulant and menacing,
perfectly capturing Homelander's god complex. But Starr
47
00:03:53.400 --> 00:03:58.120
also brings a twisted vulnerability to the
role. As much as Homelander craves adoration,
48
00:03:58.280 --> 00:04:02.039
he's deeply insecure. His relationship with
Stormfront is a toxic mix of lust
49
00:04:02.080 --> 00:04:08.360
and jealousy. Star and Cash have
a disturbing chemistry, their power dynamic constantly
50
00:04:08.400 --> 00:04:13.319
shifting. Starr's performance reaches new heights
in the season two finale. Stripped of
51
00:04:13.360 --> 00:04:17.600
his public image and rejected by his
son, Homelander finally loses control. Star
52
00:04:17.759 --> 00:04:23.079
makes you feel the character's pain even
as you're horrified by his actions. It's
53
00:04:23.120 --> 00:04:27.360
a testament to Starr's skill that he
can make a character as despicable as Homelander
54
00:04:27.439 --> 00:04:31.959
even remotely sympathetic, you understand his
emotions even as you're repulsed by his behavior.
55
00:04:32.680 --> 00:04:36.839
Starr's portrayal of Homelander's descent into madness
is the dark heart of The Boy's
56
00:04:36.920 --> 00:04:42.279
Season two. It's a performance that
sticks with you long after the credits roll,
57
00:04:42.680 --> 00:04:46.439
a reminder of the show's warnings about
the dangers of unchecked power. The
58
00:04:46.519 --> 00:04:50.839
Boy's Season two is a wild ride
from start to finish, and Antony Starr's
59
00:04:50.839 --> 00:04:57.000
performance as Homelander is a big reason
why. He takes an already fascinating villain
60
00:04:57.040 --> 00:05:00.079
and dials him up to eleven,
creating a character that's tragic as he is
61
00:05:00.199 --> 00:05:05.399
terrifying. Between stars, powerhouse acting, the biting social commentary, and the
62
00:05:05.439 --> 00:05:11.600
show's signature blend of satire and ultraviolence, The Boys Season two cements the series
63
00:05:11.600 --> 00:05:15.240
as one of the boldest and most
provocative on television. It's not for the
64
00:05:15.319 --> 00:05:18.199
faint of heart, but if you
can stomach the gore and darkness, it's
65
00:05:18.240 --> 00:05:21.839
a hell of a watch. Just
don't expect to look at superheroes the same
66
00:05:21.879 --> 00:05:23.360
way again.