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Netflix's latest drama, which dropped today (Thursday, 9th October), is being hailed as one of the streaming platform's finest original series to date.
Boasting a cast packed with rising stars alongside a horror film legend, the eight-episode series has been described as essential and relevant despite being set in the 1990s.
Boots unfolds at a Marines corps boot camp following gay teenager Cameron Cope (portrayed by Miles Heizer) who signs up alongside his best mate Ray McAffey (Liam Oh) seeking a fresh start.
Worn down by the unpredictable behaviour of his mum, Barbara (The Conjuring's Vera Farmiga), who has uprooted the family 10 times in nearly as many years, Cameron faces a harsh reality check upon arriving at Parris Island, South Carolina for 13 weeks of basic training.
Adapted from Greg Cope White's memoir The Pink Marine and developed by Andy Parker, the series may not be amongst Netflix's most high-profile launches but it could emerge as a significant word-of-mouth success if early reviews prove accurate.
Critics are already singing the show's praises, with USA Today dubbing it "the hidden gem TV show of the year" in their assessment.
They continued: "It's an absolute joy to watch [Cameron's] journey.
"Boots is, in fact, a series entirely made of heart and soul, a military dramedy that eschews tired boot-camp tropes and wooden, stereotypical characters for a cast of complex and misunderstood individuals.
"The show is quiet but powerful, and may just be one of the best new series Netflix has produced in years. Hopefully it doesn't get buried like the hopes of a new recruit."
Variety agreed with their positive review, dubbing Boots a "delightful, heartfelt watch".
"From the 1990s-infused soundtrack, which features songs by George Michael and Sade," they penned, "to a diverse and robust cast with distinctive and memorable characters, the series is a compelling, funny and sometimes tragic portrayal of brotherhood, self-sacrifice, and the cost of serving one's country."
Rolling Stone depicted the series as "a coming-of-age story that is occasionally sassy, deeply heartfelt, and fueled by a soundtrack of pre-Nineties deep cuts."
FandomWire expressed hope that the show finds its audience, writing: "I worry that a lack of name recognition will doom Boots to becoming simply another thumbnail in the endless Netflix scroll, and I sincerely hope that isn't the case.
"Though I have my issues with it, it's a genuinely solid show with an excellent ensemble cast and powerful emotional moments ranging from haunting to heartfelt.
"It may not know exactly what it wants to be at points, but whatever it is, I never stopped wanting to watch it."
If you're at a loss for what to binge-watch this weekend, be sure to pencil in Boots as it could be one of the standout shows of the year.
Boots is available to stream on Netflix.