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Eric Kripke says the world is getting more like The Boys, not the other way around

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Showrunner Eric Kripke sees his dark superhero series 'The Boys' reflecting a troubling real-world trend of celebrity authoritarians.
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  • Kripke says the show's depiction of corrupt, violent superheroes who exploit their fame is increasingly mirroring current events: 'We're not predicting the future, we're just observing the present'
  • With the rise of 'influencer culture' and the blurring of celebrity and political power, Kripke believes 'The Boys' serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly idolizing public figures
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