There's No Better Pick for 'The Boys' & Antony Starr Fans Than This 93%-Fresh Action Drama
If you thought Homelander was brutal, then you haven't seen Lucas Hood yet.
The final season of The Boys premieres on April 8, and we already have the perfect suggestion for a replacement. Long before he became the iconic Homelander, Antony Starr shone in another equally daring and visually irreverent role.
This is crime drama Banshee, which set the standard for brutal, stylish, and unpredictable action on television in the 2010s.
What Is 'Banshee' About?
The plot revolves around Lucas Hood (Antony Starr), a repeat offender who has just been released from prison.
He travels to the rural Pennsylvania town of Banshee to track down his former lover and accomplice, Carrie. As it turns out, she is now living a quiet life as a married woman.
After accidentally witnessing the new sheriff's murder, Lucas decides to steal his identity. Thus, the fugitive becomes the sheriff. However, his past haunts him – Lucas is being hunted by the Mafia.
'Banshee' Is a Show from the Creator of the Hit HBO Series 'True Blood'
Alan Ball, the writer and producer of the cult classic True Blood, is the man behind the series.
Following the success of the vampire saga, Ball was entrusted with a new project, which he approached with his signature style: a blend of dark humor, poignant social topics, and uncompromising characters.
Banshee is a hybrid of film noir, Western, and crime drama. Under the guise of a criminal's reincarnation, it unfolds as a caustic satire of the American Dream and an exploration of the possibility of escaping oneself.
'Banshee' Is No Less Gory And Brutal Than 'The Boys'
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If you thought that Homelander set the bar for brutality, then Banshee will make you think again. From the very first minute, the series asserts its mature, uncensored nature.
On-screen violence isn't just a backdrop here – it's the language the characters speak. As in The Boys, there are no saints, the characters are morally ambiguous, their methods are questionable, and the lines between truth and lies and between law and lawlessness are constantly blurred.
Banshee is pure, concentrated adrenaline, packaged with impeccable style and a daring plot that doesn't let viewers relax.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Banshee'?
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Banshee has 90% from critics and 93% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.4/10.
Where to Watch 'Banshee'?
Banshee is available to stream on HBO Max.
