Jahrbücher für Geschichte Osteuropas:  jgo.e-reviews 5 (2015), 3 Rezensionen online / Im Auftrag des Instituts für Ost- und Südosteuropaforschung in Regensburg herausgegeben von Martin Schulze Wessel und Dietmar Neutatz

Verfasst von: Kirsten Bönker

 

: Antony Starr’s portrayal of the chillingly unpredictable leader has turned the character into a cultural icon of modern villainy, often discussed for his transition from a corporate puppet to a self-proclaimed god.

: Showrunner Kripke expressed weariness over how quickly the show's satire becomes reality, noting that an image of Homelander being portrayed as a divine figure appeared in the show just days after similar real-world political imagery surfaced online. Deconstructing the "Hero"

The series, led by showrunner Eric Kripke, has gained a reputation for being "too realistic" as real-world events frequently mirror its most outlandish scripts.

The Boys (2019) -

: Antony Starr’s portrayal of the chillingly unpredictable leader has turned the character into a cultural icon of modern villainy, often discussed for his transition from a corporate puppet to a self-proclaimed god.

: Showrunner Kripke expressed weariness over how quickly the show's satire becomes reality, noting that an image of Homelander being portrayed as a divine figure appeared in the show just days after similar real-world political imagery surfaced online. Deconstructing the "Hero" The Boys (2019)

The series, led by showrunner Eric Kripke, has gained a reputation for being "too realistic" as real-world events frequently mirror its most outlandish scripts. : Antony Starr’s portrayal of the chillingly unpredictable