Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys has finally ended after five bloody seasons of violent fun and political satire. The show changed the way we look at superheroes, with the series becoming a parody of the genre and of current affairs. With plenty of mature material and ultraviolence, The Boys became a cultural phenomenon, and it will be hard to replace it.
The show has a TV-MA rating for mature audiences on Prime Video. There are multiple shows with the same rating, which match the violence and explicit scenes shown in The Boys, though they might not be as edgy. If you want to fill the Black Noir-shaped void left by the series finale, here are 7 other Prime Video shows that have the TV-MA rating.
Show NameThe BoysCreated ByEric KripkeBased OnThe Boys by Garth Ennis and Darick RobertsonMain CastKarl Urban, Jack Quiad, Antony Starr, Erin MoriartyNumber of Seasons5Streaming OnAmazon Prime Video
1. Invincible
If you want to add another wacky superhero show to your watchlist, then the animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s Invincible is perfect. The show is, again, a satire on the genre and worship of superheroes while it significantly expands the playground beyond Earth and multiple other universes.
Starring the voices of JK Simmons, Steven Yuen, Mark Hamill, Sandra Oh, Walton Goggins, and a host of other known actors, the show is technically as violent as The Boys. But, of course, the seriousness and gore are reduced a bit due to the animation factor. Still, the storylines and the graphic visuals are up there in terms of gore.
2. Fallout
Ella Purnell in Fallout | Credits: Amazon Prime Video
Based on the video game franchise, Jonathan Nolan’s Fallout is set in the future after a nuclear apocalypse drives many humans into underground bunkers called Vaults. The show has some similarities with The Boys in terms of its satirical material and allusions to corporate greed, media manipulation, and corruption.
The action is quite graphic as well, with the protagonist, Lucy, facing some pretty gory perils in the Wasteland. While not as bloody and gory as The Boys, Fallout still has savage action and explores darker storylines that question the media that we are exposed to, allowing us to think beyond the surface.
3. Reacher
Alan Ritchson in Reacher | Credits: Amazon Prime Video
After two attempts at making a successful movie with Lee Child’s mercenary novel series, the Reacher revival on Prime Video hit gold. The action thriller series is a great adaptation of the novels, and Alan Ritchson perfectly embodies the mysterious yet charming vagabond, Jack Reacher.
The action is not as extravagant and stylish as The Boys, with Reacher going for a more gritty take on the genre. Ritchson’s performance is incredible, and he brings the precision thinking of Jack Reacher to the character. Apart from the action, Reacher also has the same anti-establishment energy as The Boys, with plenty of commentary on corrupt institutions and media manipulation.
4. Gen V
The cast of Gen V | Credits: Amazon Prime Video
This one is sort of an easy pick, as it is a spinoff of The Boys. Gen V retains many of the stylistic elements that made the flagship show such a success. The show is set at a superhero college run by Vaught and explores the struggles of the students who compete with their superpowers for ranking, clout, and a chance at being in the Seven.
While we now know why Gen V was canceled (a viewership issue), both seasons are equally adrenaline-pumping with their action, commentary, and gore. If there was ever a perfect replacement for The Boys, it is Gen V.
5. The Night Manager
Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie in The Night Manager | Credits: Amazon Prime Video/BBC/AMC
They say there are two types of spies in fiction: the James Bond-ian and the le Carré-ian. The Night Manager somehow reaches for the former in style and for the latter in grittiness. Based on the novel by John le Carré, the show follows Jonathan Pine, a British Army veteran and a hotel manager, who is recruited by a task force to infiltrate the circle of arms dealer Richard Popper.
The show is more gritty violence than satirical and stylistic, like The Boys. It has similar storylines of espionage and rogue heroes infiltrating dangerous corporations to save the world. It is not a political satire, but it definitely brings in geopolitical issues and has plenty of allusions to real-world politics.
6. Hannibal
Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal | Credits: NBC
Few actors have defined a character like Anthony Hopkins for Hannibal Lecter. However, Mads Mikkelsen has done a tremendous job as the therapist/cannibal in the NBC series Hannibal. The show explores the relationship between Lecter and FBI profiler Will Graham, and is structured like a procedural. NBC canceled the show after three seasons, which is something fans will never forgive them for.
While it is also violent and gory, like The Boys, Hannibal differs in that it goes more psychological and makes it a terrifying art. Bodies are staged and plated like a dish, while blood becomes the appetizer. If you think this description is too visceral, the show is so much messier and gory, in the best possible way.
7. The Rig
The cast of The Rig | Credits: Amazon Prime Video
The Amazon Prime Video thriller series The Rig goes for a different kind of violence. It follows a group of oil rig workers stuck inside an unnatural fog that begins to cause behavioral changes in the crew. The show goes more claustrophobic in its treatment of violence and graphic scenes.
It follows a similar messaging to The Boys in terms of corporate secrecy and paranoia. The Rig is a slower-burning series compared to the superhero show, but it is still heavily gory and graphic.
The Boys‘ TV-MA rating is not the only thing that made it a classic. Its political satire, commentary on consumer culture and how Hollywood feeds it, and the superhero genre taking over cinema, all have made it a topical show.
Shows like Fallout and Invincible deal with similar themes in their own way, and also have other mature sequences. These shows are not an entire replacement for The Boys, but they still operate on the same edgy sphere.
Show NameGenreSimilarity to The BoysIMDb (as of May 20, 2026)InvincibleAnimation, SuperheroSatire on superhero worship and graphic violence8.7FalloutPost-apocalyptic adventureCommentary on politics and corporate greed8.3ReacherAction thrillerExposes corrupt organizations8.0Gen VSuperheroSpinoff of The Boys7.6The Night ManagerEspionage thrillerGritty violence and mature themes8.0HannibalPsychological proceduralGraphic violence and psychological character studies8.5The RigSupernatural thrillerSupernatural horror with gritty violence5.9
If you have any questions related to the shows in the list, refer to the FAQs below.
Is Gen V connected to The Boys?
Yes. Gen V is an official spinoff set in the same universe and includes references, characters, and storylines connected to The Boys.
Which show is the most violent on this list?
Invincible and Hannibal are arguably the most graphic. One uses superhero destruction, while the other leans into psychological horror and disturbing imagery.
Is Reacher as graphic as The Boys?
Not quite, but it still features intense hand-to-hand combat, brutal action scenes, and mature themes that appeal to fans of violent thrillers.
Are all these shows available on Prime Video?
Yes, these shows are currently available through Prime Video in many regions, though availability may vary depending on your location.
Which show should I watch first after The Boys?
If you want the closest match, start with Gen V. For animated superhero chaos, go with Invincible. If you prefer grounded action, Reacher is an excellent choice.
All shows are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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