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The BoysSeason 4 is almost here, and the excitement is over the roof. Amazon’s breakout superhero dark parody series has kept viewers hooked since 2019, and they are looking forward to more. Especially what Antony Starr’s psychotic Homelander has in store for Season 4.
However, there are other performances on the show that have often been overlooked. And one of them is Chace Crawford’s The Deep, an aquatic superhero in Homelander’s team who is often ridiculed for his fish-like abilities.
Fans are just beginning to notice how amazingly the actor deals with the psychological issues along with the humiliation the character faces in almost every episode.
The Deep is one of the best characters inThe Boys
Marine superheroes have long been the butt of comic world jokes. Whether it is DC’s Aquaman or Marvel’s Namor, they have been ridiculed for their powers and appearance, untilJason Momoachanged that image for the better in theJustice League.The Boys‘ Deep is a reflection of those earlier tropes, when heroes like him had very few fans.
Amazon Prime recently released the latest section ofDeep Thoughts With The Deep, withChace Crawfordindulging in a hilarious thought-provoking performance as his character:
The Deep is a complex character who lets his doubts and insecurities get the better of him. He is neither good nor evil, just immensely self-centered. He follows a grey path in order to feel accepted by his team and the media, which often leads to embarrassing and downright pathetic moments, sometimes even committing evil acts.
Crawford aces every aspect of the character, perfectly bringing out how confused and fickle-minded the superhero is, trying to earn back his “superhero” status.
Fans acknowledge Chace Crawford’s underrated performance inThe Boys
Whether The Deep will be acknowledged as a superhero is yet to be seen in the upcomingThe BoysSeason 4. However, the show’s fans have come to recognize Crawford’s immense talent. A couple of them took to social media affirming that The Deep is indeed one of the most overlooked performances on the show.
This is just one gal’s opinion but Chace Crawford as The Deep is one of the most slept on television performances of the last 20 years.
He is so good in this role and when you remember that he’s usually acting opposite nothing, it’s even more impressive.#TheBoyshttps://t.co/Sp6Q9ExUbv
— Clarke Wolfe (@clarkewolfe)August 12, 2025
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— VicariousNick (@VicariousNick)July 13, 2025
He plays a character that you are supposed to hate and makes him endearing and a bit of a goof to watch. He tries to get redemption but he falls one step short and always ends up back in the shithole where he started. Chace Crawford can balance dramatic and comedic scenes nicely.
— Roxy Canning 🏴 #VOUGHTRISING (@spn678)June 19, 2025
The way his character acts so serious and is treated like a joke, is such a great acting choice by Chace
— Bob Mahoney (@bobmahoney866)June 21, 2025
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The Deep is perhaps one of the most complex characters in the series, and the way Crawford plays him makes the character even more entertaining. And the fans seem to agree in unison, that no one could have possibly played the part better than him.
However, this is not the first time Crawford has dealt with superhero stuff. He was once in the runningto play Captain Americaback when the MCU was still young. However, he wouldn’t even get the chance as he was filmingGossip Girlat the time, and hence rejected.
Watch all seasons ofThe BoysonAmazon Prime.
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Sayantan is a Senior Editor at FandomWire. His tingling for pop culture began at a tender age of 4 with a Superman: The Animated Series lunch box, which blossomed into his love for TV shows, films, anime, gaming, and comics. Having previously worked with reputed websites like Wiki Of Thrones and Collider over the past 5 years, his zeal has only multiplied manifold. When he’s not working or scrolling through fan debates and theories, you may find him memorizing workout videos (but never actually doing them).
