With Jeffrey Dean Morgan ing the cast of The Boys, fans are excited for what is in stores for season 4, which will hopefully release by the end of 2023. The show has been a juggernaut for Amazon Prime Video, falling among many other original shows that have been acclaimed by critics and audiences.
However, some Redditors feel otherwise and have made their unpopular opinions known, ranging from superhero animation like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. These Redditors have given reasons for their unpopular opinions, and they’ve raised valid points that many others tend to overlook. On the flip side, there are counterarguments for their unpopular opinions that can be seen with some detailed analysis.
The Boys Is An Overrated Show
It’s nearly impossible to be online and not hear about the great performances in The Boys. Redditor darthyall66 thinks otherwise, writing that they think it’s “a ridiculous overly hyped "let's be as crude as possible" show.” To the Redditor’s credit, The Boys does bank heavily on the violence on display.
In addition, The Boys has pushed the boundaries where provocativeness and profanity are concerned, meaning the crude elements are certainly its selling point. Those who don’t have a taste for over-the-top material will definitely have a difficult time buying into The Boys’ hype.
Chris Pratt Plays A Great Tough Guy In The Terminal List
Among the Guardians of the Galaxy have heavily banked on humor. For this reason, many thought Pratt's portrayal as a Navy SEAL suffering from PTSD would be hard to believe.
However, Redditor The Terminal List is a highly enjoyable show, and Pratt has nailed the character's tortured aspects, in addition to carving out his tough guy persona. While not many buy into Pratt in a completely serious role, this Redditor certainly does.
Jack Ryan Is An Unrealistic Show
Though the best action series on Amazon Prime, not everyone is sold on the Amazon series starring John Krasinski. Redditor manginhunter1970 writes that the production values aren’t up to mark, stating that the "directing and producing here was so bad. It's unrealistic."
The series doesn’t have the lofty budget of the films, so Jack Ryan’s attempts at capturing terrorists don’t always come across as the most visually appealing. The Redditor feels that Jack Ryan’s direction doesn’t enable it to come across as realistic as it wants, seeing as it’s based on real-life conflicts.
Invincible Is Only Consider Good Because It's Based On A Comic
Redditor forgot_semicolon claims that Invincible’s good reception is due to its status as comic book material, writing that the series has to “do a little more character development, so the plot actually makes sense.” According to them, Invincible assumes everyone has read the source material.
Invincible has ridden high on the word of mouth, but those unfamiliar with it can be annoyed by things they don’t understand. The series won’t be as easy to follow for those who have never read the comics, so the praise for Invincible can come across as jarring.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Isn't Funny
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is about a housewife in the ‘50s and ‘60s who becomes a stand-up comedian. However, Redditor Nutzo_Alfonzo believes that “the gist is that she's funny, the audience is laughing, but it's not funny. Not to the viewer.”
According to them, the show tries to convince viewers that the main character is good at comedy because the in-universe characters laugh rather than the jokes actually landing. As a single-camera comedy with dramatic elements, viewers who are used to pure comedy shows can have difficulties truly getting the brand of comedy and shock value featured in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
The Wheel Of Time Doesn't Do Justice To The Books
The Wheel of Time is about a wielder of magic who seeks to find the person she believes is the reincarnation of the powerful figure known as the Dragon. While the series has been praised, Redditor Ownyourfreedom thinks it is “a show that looks like a bunch of people wearing costumes playing in the woods.”
The Wheel of Time is adapted from the extremely popular novel series of the same name, so it’s understandable why ardent fans of the source material aren’t fully sold on it. Many longtime fans tend to view adapted material from the same lens as the books, which can make the live-action production seem inferior or not up to the same mark.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Has A Bad Plot
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a coming-of-age drama where protagonist Belly finds herself in a love triangle on summer vacation. Redditor elbomacaroni1 thinks the premise is outdated, writing that the show is “poorly written and has out of touch writing.”
The Summer I Turned Pretty received extremely positive reviews and solid viewership, which really does make the Redditor’s opinion unpopular. However, certain viewers don’t find love triangles all that appealing anymore due to many times it’s been tackled, so the Redditor’s frustration can be understood.
Alan Ritchison's Jack Reacher Is Better Than Tom Cruise's Incarnation
Redditor LovesYoux thinks Alan Ritchison “has a better cadence, with Tom Cruise it felt like he wasn't even trying half of the time.” Cruise made Jack Reacher mainstream popular, as the former military policeman’s adventures during his drifting days were taken to great heights with the films.
However, the Redditor feels Ritchison is better since he fits the mold of Jack Reacher much better. To their credit, Jack Reacher is supposed to be a massive man in the source material of the books, and Ritchison looks much more faithful to the character. But many others might be inclined toward Cruise for his big fanbase.
Transparent Had Inconsistent Characterizations
Transparent was a critical darling during its heyday, winning numerous awards in the Primetime Emmy category. However, Redditor johnadreams feels that show kept “changing all the characters from episode-to-episode to maximize the drama.” Transparent was about Maura Pfefferman coming out as a trans woman, but her family kept reacting in different ways over the course of the story.
While the drama was realistic in many ways, the Redditor thinks Transparent kept bringing in unearned elements just to keep the series ticking. Considering how well-received Transparent was, though, it seems the critics enjoyed the characters for how they were portrayed.
Al Pacino Isn't Good In Hunters
Al Pacino is one of the greatest actors of all time, and it’s practically unheard of for viewers to criticize him. Redditor Hunters. He's ridiculous sometimes.” Hunters is about a group of SS hunters in 1977, with Pacino playing the person who recruits these people.
Pacino’s character tends to have a campy quality at times that can feel over-the-top for those used to his tough persona in the majority of his films. Hunters also prescribes to the style and setting in the ‘70s, so the series can be a task for those unfamiliar with time-specific material.
