The Boys Season 3: Unlike Cap’s Shield, Soldier Boy’s Shield Represents American Racism & Sexism


Season 3 of The Boys, one among Prime Video’s most successful shows, premiered on June 3, 2022.

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Since the start of the first season in July 2019, the program has only grown in popularity.

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The Boys, which is adapted from the same-named comic

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book by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, is amongst the most highly praised on

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television, with seasons 1 and 2 receiving 85% and 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively.

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Here’s an interesting reveal about the Soldier Boy’s shield in The Boys Season 3:

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Following nearly two years without Supes, The Boys Season 3 released three episodes on its release date.

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These explain what has happened to The Boys squad in the year following season 2.

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Largely, they’re executing Hughie Campbell’s orders, who’s risen through the ranks

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