After a disappointing finale, the Vought Rising looks like it could be the Boys universe’s saving grace
The Boys has concluded its five-season run, but excitement continues with the announcement of a prequel spinoff titled Vought Rising. Set in 1950s New York City, the show will explore the origins of the first superhero team and the creation of the drug V-One. The newly released trailer hints at a promising storyline featuring a young Soldier Boy and the early days of Vought's experiments.
- ▪Vought Rising is a prequel spinoff of The Boys, set in the 1950s.
- ▪The show follows a young Soldier Boy as he joins a new team of superheroes.
- ▪The trailer reveals the origins of the first superhero team and the drug V-One.
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The Boys wrapped its five-season run just two days ago, and Prime Video is already keeping the hype train moving. The first trailer for Vought Rising, the prequel spinoff set in 1950s New York City, just arrived – and it looks promising. The show follows a young, wide-eyed Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) suiting up for the very first time, teaming up with a fresh squad of supes who believe they’re a gift from God. Spoiler: they’re not! What is Vought Rising about? The Boys prequel trailer explained The trailer wastes no time establishing its world. Vought Rising is set around the creation of the first-ever superhero team, powered by V-One. It is the early version of Compound V, the drug that awakens superpowers in people.
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