Netflix’s New Military Drama Earns Certified Fresh Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

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Netflix’s new military drama Boots has been receiving strong praise from critics since its release.

The show, created by Andy Parker and inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir, *The Pink Marine*, launched on October 9th and has quickly received a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating from Rotten Tomatoes.

Boots is a film about a teenage boy in the 1990s who enlists in the military with his best friend, while hiding the fact that he’s gay.

The show follows his journey through the ups and downs of military service, alongside his individual struggles.

The show stars Miles Heizer as Cameron Cope, Max Parker as Sergeant Robert “Bobby” Sullivan, and Vera Farmiga as Barbara Cope, alongside Liam Oh, Cedrick Cooper, Ana Ayora, and Dominic Goodman. It’s a story about the connections between soldiers and explores the challenges and funny moments of life in the military.

Miles Heizer leads the cast of BOOTS, a new series coming to Netflix on October 9th. The show follows a teenage boy hiding his sexuality and his straight best friend as they navigate the challenges of becoming US Marine Corps recruits in the 1990s.

— Netflix (@netflix) September 22, 2025

Reviewers are loving the show, especially the powerful acting and how genuinely moving it is. They’ve pointed out the strong ensemble cast and the careful, thoughtful way the characters’ stories are told. The show also strikes a great balance between touching moments and funny scenes. Currently, *Boots* has a 91% rating on the Tomatometer, based on 22 reviews, and an 86% audience score.

Despite a few flaws, it’s a really well-made show. The actors work wonderfully together, and it has some truly moving scenes – everything from deeply sad to genuinely touching.

Callie Hanna

Boots strikes a wonderful balance between funny and heartfelt, offering a new take on a familiar story. You’ll quickly find yourself invested in the lives of its charming and well-developed characters.

Dana Han-Klein

The story shows that true strength isn’t about appearing tough, but a unique quality everyone possesses that can be developed and focused.

Melanie McFarland

I was really drawn into the show for most of it, but there were times when it felt like the actor, Boots, was *living* the character’s journey of trying to find where they belong. It was powerful to watch him really embody those feelings.

Alan French

It’s a common feeling – many people wonder what it would be like to go through the intense training of the Marine Corps. My own brief wish to have experienced that kind of challenge quickly passed.

Daniel Fienberg

Critics have praised *Boots* for bringing a new approach to military dramas, blending important issues with compelling characters and their stories.

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2025-10-12 00:14