A lot of praise for The Boys performances often falls into Antony Starr's lap for his masterful portrayal of the maniacal Supe Homelander. But for me it's always been Karl Urban's brash portrayal of Billy Butcher that has been the standout in Eric Kripke's superhero satire.
Completely ruthless and willing to betray anyone for his final goal, he's been the most consistent character in the Prime Video show, ever since he sauntered onto our screens in his dusty trench coat with his dodgy cockney accent back in season 1. Often navigating absurd, diabolical dialogue strewn with expletives, in lesser hands, Butcher could have been a bit too on-the-nose, but Urban's cheeky grin has always elevated the character beyond caricature while also nailing his more emotional moments.
