The Boys Timeline ( Real )

creation
2016

Eric Kripke Creates The Boys TV Series

Eric Kripke, known for creating Supernatural, develops and creates The Boys TV series based on the comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.

production
2017

Amazon Orders The Boys Series

Amazon officially orders The Boys series for production as an Amazon Prime Video original show.

production
2018

Filming of The Boys Season 1 Begins

Production and principal photography begin on the first season of The Boys.

release
July 26, 2019

Premiere of The Boys Season 1

The first season of The Boys premieres on Amazon Prime Video to critical acclaim and strong viewer numbers.

renewal
July 2019

Renewal of The Boys for Season 2

Amazon renews The Boys for a second season following its successful debut.

production
March 2020

Filming of The Boys Season 2 Suspended due to COVID-19

Production of season 2 is temporarily halted due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and related health protocols.

release
September 4, 2020

Premiere of The Boys Season 2

Season 2 of The Boys launches on Amazon Prime Video, receiving positive reviews and increasing viewership.

renewal
October 2020

Announcement of The Boys Season 3

Amazon announces that The Boys has been renewed for a third season following strong performance of season 2.

production
April 2021

Filming of The Boys Season 3

Principal photography begins for the third season of The Boys.

release
June 3, 2022

Premiere of The Boys Season 3

Season 3 of The Boys premieres on Amazon Prime Video, continuing the show's success and expanding its fanbase.

The Boys Timeline ( Fictional )

scientific_discovery
1990s

Compound V Discovery

Dr. Vogelbaum discovers Compound V, laying the foundation for superhuman experimentation.

superhero_creation
Early 2000s

First Supe Emergence

The first individuals injected with Compound V manifest their superpowers, marking the birth of superheroes.

organization_formation
Mid 2000s

Formation of The Seven

Vought establishes The Seven, a premier superhero team to enhance their global image and power.

personal_tragedy
2015

Hughie's Tragedy

Hughie Campbell's girlfriend is killed by A-Train, sparking Hughie's involvement with The Boys.

team_formation
2016

The Boys Assemble

Billy Butcher gathers a team to expose and take down corrupt superheroes controlled by Vought.

character_arc
2017

Jessica's Death and Starlight's Rise

Starlight joins The Seven and deals with internal conflicts and the death of a fellow supe.

public_exposure
2018

Exposure of Compound V to Public

The existence of Compound V and its use on infants is revealed to the public, causing massive controversy.

revelation
2019

Black Noir's True Identity Revealed

The mysterious Black Noir is unveiled as a clone created by Vought, shocking both heroes and The Boys.

climax_event
2020

Vought Headquarters Takeover

The Boys execute a daring plan to infiltrate and expose Vought's illegal activities at their headquarters.