Fans Are (Re)Discovering a Thrilling Crime Series with Antony Starr That ‘The Boys’ Enthusiasts Will Adore
You know how if you enjoy one actor’s work, you’re likely to enjoy something else they’ve done? For example, if you liked Inception, you might also enjoy Shutter Island. Similarly, if you loved Little Women, you’ll probably like Brooklyn. There are plenty of such examples, and this report focuses on just that.
Today, we’re spotlighting Antony Starr, renowned for his role as Homelander in Amazon’s The Boys. However, he stars in another series that’s equally dark and captivating, and fans are rediscovering it right now.
While this series isn’t a superhero or fantasy show, but rather a crime drama, it shares a similar dark and unsettling tone with The Boys. Plus, it features Antony Starr in another standout role, making it a must-watch for fans.
The series in question is Banshee, which debuted on January 11, 2013, with a 10-episode first season. It was followed by two more 10-episode seasons in 2014 and 2015, and concluded on May 20, 2016, after a final 8-episode season. Initially, the show had a modest start, with its first season receiving a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it has since gained a cult following, with subsequent seasons earning ratings of 94%, 100%, and 100%, respectively.
Although it never achieved mainstream success, Banshee remains a standout series that fans of Antony Starr will surely appreciate. Cinemax, the show’s distributor, describes it as follows:
Banshee stars Antony Starr as Lucas Hood, an ex-con and master thief who assumes the identity of the sheriff of Banshee, Pennsylvania, where he continues his criminal activities, even as he’s hunted by the shadowy gangsters he betrayed years earlier.
The action drama charts the twists and turns that follow Hood, who improbably becomes sheriff of the rural, Amish-area town while searching for a woman he last saw 15 years ago when he gave himself up to the police to let her escape after a jewel heist. Living in Banshee under an assumed name, Carrie Hopewell (Ivana Milicevic) is now married to the local DA, has two children (one of whom may be Lucas’), and is trying desperately to keep a low profile – until Lucas arrives to shake up her world and rekindle old passions. Complicating matters is the fact that Banshee is riddled by corruption, with an Amish overlord, Kai Proctor (Ulrich Thomsen), brutally building a local empire of drugs, gambling, and graft.
Source: Cinemax
If you’re up for some intense, dark storytelling with Antony Starr delivering a gripping performance, Banshee is the perfect choice. Many online fans are currently (re)discovering this hidden gem and highly recommend it.
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