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Anti-Trump Superhero Show The Boys Drops "Assassination Run" Season Finale Title After Massive Backlash Against Violent Political Rhetoric

Make no mistake showrunner Eric Kripke, Prime Video and everyone at The Boys still hate Trump, but they know they did wrong.

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Jul 19, 2024
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In June, The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke hit fans with a punch to the throat by pushing hateful political rhetoric in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter when they asked him, “This season of The Boys features a presidential race being undermined by fascist forces. Coincidence or good timing?”

Eric Kripke answered going mask-off with how evil the Ho…

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