What comes to mind when we talk about an amazing X-rated series featuring Antony Starr that is rife with violence and sex?
The topic of debate today isn’t really “The Boys.”
However, it’s not Homelander—there’s another Starr-led program that should be on your watch list.
Antony Starr starred in a show that some fans claim is “the best action show no one is watching” before he rose to fame as the multifaceted superhero in The Boys.
Given his legendary performance, it makes sense, though, that Homelander is the film that most people think of when they think of him.
In question is the television program Banshee, in which Starr portrays Lucas Hood, an ex-convict who poses as a slain sheriff in Banshee, a tiny town.
Though less well-known than his later efforts, this series was a hit with both critics and audiences, allowing Starr to demonstrate his versatility.
With an 8.4 on IMDb and a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Banshee has achieved remarkable reviews.
Its last two seasons, astonishingly, have received a perfect score of 100 percent. The program only ran for four seasons before ending in 2016, despite receiving positive reviews.
The discussion about Banshee reappeared in a post on the “Netflix Bangers” Facebook group.
View the trailer here:
The message caused a whirlwind of appreciation from the group members, despite the fact that the series isn’t actually accessible on Netflix.
One comment read: “It is one of the best tv shows I ever watched.” Another member said, “Absolutely brilliant, really enjoyed this series.”
While yet another added, “Doesn’t get talked about enough, hell of a show.” And one succinctly put it: “This is the best action show no one is watching.”
The last season of Banshee was lauded by Allison Keene of Collider, who noted the show’s visceral effect and complexity of story: “Banshee’s story is full of twists and unexpected connections, as well as its telltale brutal violence.”
“In a sick streak of creativity, the show continues to find new, gruesome ways to kill people.”
The show’s liberal portrayal of graphic violence and a lot of sex contributed significantly to its TV-MA rating.
In case you’re searching for a new show to watch after ‘The Boys’ concluded its fourth season on July 18 and you’re a fan of a show that combines violence and sex, then ‘Banshee’ ought to be your next guilty pleasure.
Right now, Max allows for its streaming.
This gripping series will open your eyes to Antony Starr’s breadth as an actor, and it might well end up becoming your new favorite.
