It’s been about two weeks since Boots marched onto Netflix, and let’s just say — viewers haven’t recovered. The LGBTQ-themed military dramedy has us saluting our screens, and not just for the story. The cast? Perfect. The chemistry? Explosive. The abs? Classified, but very visible.

After more than a year of delay thanks to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, Boots finally premiered, and the obsession hasn’t slowed down. Based on Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, the series wrapped production in August 2024 and dives into life inside the U.S. Marine Corps circa 1990 — a time when being gay in the military wasn’t just frowned upon; it was forbidden. But don’t expect your usual grim military drama. This one’s got heart, humor, and a whole lot of heat. Think: coming-of-age in combat boots.

Even after The Pentagon reportedly dismissed the show as “ideological propaganda,” fans are standing firmly behind it — and, frankly, behind its cast. Because how could they not? These Marines might be fictional, but the camaraderie is real.

The Perfect Ensemble

The series stars Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why), Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring), Liam Oh, Sachin Bhatt (Queer as Folk), and Max Parker (Fellow Travelers). Heizer leads as Cameron Cope, a closeted recruit trying to survive boot camp while wrestling with his identity in a time when “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” wasn’t even policy yet — because even asking or telling could destroy your career.

And while the emotional core of Boots hits deep, the visual appeal doesn’t hurt either. Netflix just dropped a set of new official cast photos — and fans everywhere are sweating more than the recruits in basic training. Dressed in crisp whites and sleeveless gym gear, the Boots crew looks like they just stepped out of a Calvin Klein campaign — if Calvin Klein had a thing for dog tags and boot polish.

Boots’ Behind-The-Scenes Cast Photos

Add in the behind-the-scenes photos trickling out online — showing the cast laughing, flexing, and teasing each other between takes — and it’s clear these actors aren’t just playing a unit; they are one. Their bond radiates through the screen, turning the series from a simple adaptation into something genuinely special (and thirst-inducing).

Whether you’re watching for the heartfelt storytelling or the shirtless drills, Boots is the show everyone’s talking about — and, let’s be honest, fantasizing about just a little bit.

Catch Boots on Netflix — and prepare to fall in formation.