Prime Video's 'Alfred Hitchcock Meets The Boys' Detective Series Is One Of 2027's Most Anticipated Shows

Published Sep 9, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT Nick Bythrow is a Lead Writer for ScreenRant. He has been writing for the site since September 2022. He graduated from Hampshire College in 2022, where he triple majored in Journalism, Communications, and Media Studies. When he's not writing about TV and movies for ScreenRant and his blog, Frayed Branches, Nick is penning speculative fiction and poetry on Amazon. He lives outside Boston, Massachusetts. Prime Video's upcoming detective series that's "Alfred Hitchcock meets The Boys" is one of 2027's most anticipated TV shows, and for a very good reason. Prime Video's upcoming TV shows include a number of high-profile series, from the fantasy landscape of The Rings of Power season 3 to the superhero outings of Invincible season 5. The streaming service has plenty of upcoming series across a wide array of genres. This includes some new shows arriving in its lineup, many of which are expected to deliver some very different stories from what's come before. However, one upcoming series takes after the streaming service's most popular series: The Boys. Although The Boys series finale garnered some less-than-favorable opinions from audiences, the superhero parody TV show managed to become one of the most notable among Prime Video's lineup. The series has enjoyed plenty of success over the years, thanks to its dark presentation and unique approach to the superhero genre. It's become one of the most notable series on the platform, and the first in a larger franchise. Due to the success of The Boys, Prime Video began to pursue turning the superhero show into a cinematic universe. This includes the short-lived spinoff Gen V, following a young generation of superheroes caught in Vought's grip. The show will also be expanding with new series on the horizon, including The Boys: Mexico, set to take place after the events of the original series. But there's one show amongst the superhero series' lineup that has the most potential, and is the franchise's most anticipated new story. Vought Rising Will Be A '50s Murder Mystery With Noir Vibes That series is Vought Rising, a prequel to The Boys set during the 1950s covering the early years of Vought and its Supe program. The show follows Soldier Boy in his early days as one of the first invincible, immortal superheroes at the time, becoming the name and face for Vought's early years. The show sees Jensen Ackles reprise his role from The Boys, while also featuring a number of other important figures: Aya Cash as Clara Vought, Mason Dye as Bombsight, Will Hochman as Torpedo, and Elizabeth Posey as Private Angel. In addition to its superhero angle, the show will also feature a noir murder mystery, the context of which remains unknown as of writing. However, the death will be tied to Vought's origins, with Soldier Boy and Clara at the forefront of the mystery. As more information gets revealed about the show ahead of its 2027 release, the Hitchcock vibes that were teased coupled with the superhero elements will likely garner a deeper explanation from the series' creators. Why Vought Rising Is So Exciting (Even If You Don't Love The Boys) Even if The Boys isn't one's cup of tea, or if the series seemed like it nosedived in quality during its final season, Vought Rising is still an exciting inclusion for Prime Video's future series lineup. The show promises to be much different from other superhero series, with a focus on Vought's budding empire coupled with a mystery that will keep everyone on their toes. The 1950s setting is also a nice touch, putting the show just on the cusp of the Cold War and right after World War II, a unique setting for the franchise. Because of how much potential Vought Rising has for both the superhero genre and detective genre on Prime Video, it's shaping up to be one of the most important upcoming series on the platform. Its period piece approach means it'll likely be viewable by those who've never watched The Boys before, while also giving fans of the franchise a new story with only tangential connections to the original series. It's no surprise the series is so hotly anticipated, ushering in a new era for the superhero universe, and the streaming service as a whole. Network Prime Video Directors Philip Sgriccia, Shana Stein, Sam Miller Writers Eric Kripke, Paul Grellong, Jim Barnes, Lauren Greer, Matt Berns, Paul Keables, Sheila Wilson, Sophia Lopez Cast Elizabeth Posey Private Angel