Boots (TV series)
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Boots is an American military comedy drama television series created by Andy Parker, based on the memoir The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White. The series follows Miles Heizer as Cameron Cope, a closeted gay teenager from Louisiana who enlists in the United States Marine Corps alongside his best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh). Set in 1990, when the military excluded queer people from service, the story depicts their boot camp training under Sergeant Sullivan (Max Parker), a drill instructor who takes special interest in Cope. The series also stars Ana Ayora, Blake Burt, Cedrick Cooper, Dominic Goodman, Nicholas Logan, Kieron Moore, Angus O'Brien, Rico Paris, and Vera Farmiga. The series premiered on Netflix on October 9, 2025, and received positive reviews from critics, but received backlash from conservatives and The Pentagon under the Trump administration. It was canceled after one season on December 12, 2025.
Infobox
Genre
mw- Military Comedy drama
Created by
Andy Parker
Based on
The Pink Marineby Greg Cope White
Starring
Miles Heizer Ana Ayora Blake Burt Cedrick Cooper Dominic Goodman Nicholas Logan Kieron Moore Angus O'Brien Liam Oh Rico Paris Max Parker Vera Farmiga
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of series
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Norman Lear Andy Parker Rachel Davidson Jennifer Cecil Brent Miller Peter Hoar Scott Hornbacher
Running time
40–50 minutes
Production companies
Act III Productions A House on Brame Minty Goodness Blue Encounter Sony Pictures Television
Network
Netflix
Release
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"The Pink Marine"
Directed by
Peter Hoar
Written by
Andy Parker
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
Set in the summer of 1990, Cameron Cope is a closeted high school graduate living in New Orleans who is regularly bullied at school or ignored by his family at home. Seeking purpose in his life, Cameron meets with his only friend, Ray, after the latter returns home from the Air Force Academy due to poor eye sight to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Despite his initial reluctance to enlist with Ray due to the law against homosexuals in the military, Cameron is ultimately convinced to sign up to make a change in his life and the lack of other options. Upon arriving at Parris Island, Cameron initially finds boot camp to be overwhelming but is convinced by Ray to stick it out. Ray is subject to racist harassment by drill instructor Sergeant Knox which escalates to Knox violently assaulting Ray which furthers Camerons distress. Meanwhile, Cameron's neglectful con artist mother Barbara remains unaware of her son's whereabouts until she recalls Cameron saying goodbye before heading to boot camp and receiving a message from him on her answering machine. Believing that Cameron has been manipulated into enlisting, Barbara confronts the Marine recruiter who talked to Cameron but is assured that Cameron will be fine.
Set in the summer of 1990, Cameron Cope is a closeted high school graduate living in New Orleans who is regularly bullied at school or ignored by his family at home. Seeking purpose in his life, Cameron meets with his only friend, Ray, after the latter returns home from the Air Force Academy due to poor eye sight to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Despite his initial reluctance to enlist with Ray due to the law against homosexuals in the military, Cameron is ultimately convinced to sign up to make a change in his life and the lack of other options. Upon arriving at Parris Island, Cameron initially finds boot camp to be overwhelming but is convinced by Ray to stick it out. Ray is subject to racist harassment by drill instructor Sergeant Knox which escalates to Knox violently assaulting Ray which furthers Camerons distress. Meanwhile, Cameron's neglectful con artist mother Barbara remains unaware of her son's whereabouts until she recalls Cameron saying goodbye before heading to boot camp and receiving a message from him on her answering machine. Believing that Cameron has been manipulated into enlisting, Barbara confronts the Marine recruiter who talked to Cameron but is assured that Cameron will be fine.
No.
Set in the summer of 1990, Cameron Cope is a closeted high school graduate living in New Orleans who is regularly bullied at school or ignored by his family at home. Seeking purpose in his life, Cameron meets with his only friend, Ray, after the latter returns home from the Air Force Academy due to poor eye sight to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Despite his initial reluctance to enlist with Ray due to the law against homosexuals in the military, Cameron is ultimately convinced to sign up to make a change in his life and the lack of other options. Upon arriving at Parris Island, Cameron initially finds boot camp to be overwhelming but is convinced by Ray to stick it out. Ray is subject to racist harassment by drill instructor Sergeant Knox which escalates to Knox violently assaulting Ray which furthers Camerons distress. Meanwhile, Cameron's neglectful con artist mother Barbara remains unaware of her son's whereabouts until she recalls Cameron saying goodbye before heading to boot camp and receiving a message from him on her answering machine. Believing that Cameron has been manipulated into enlisting, Barbara confronts the Marine recruiter who talked to Cameron but is assured that Cameron will be fine.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"The Buddy System"
Directed by
Phil Abraham
Written by
Jonathan Caren
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
Cameron and Ray face tougher challenges under the command of Sergeant Sullivan, a new drill instructor and Recon veteran from Guam who quickly establishes strict authority. The recruits undergo intense physical training, where twin brothers Cody and John struggle with growing tension rooted in childhood abuse. Cody was punished by their father whenever John gained weight, leaving lasting resentment. Cameron and Ray are paired for combat drills but go too easy on each other, prompting Sullivan to pressure Ray into striking Cameron harder. After Ray wins the match, Cameron feels betrayed, and their friendship begins to fracture further when Sullivan secretly warns Ray to distance himself from him. Cameron is later appointed platoon scribe and assigned to manage fire duty shifts, but after being bullied into covering for another recruit, he snaps and retaliates, sparking a fight that results in group punishment. Meanwhile, the instructors rope the twin brothers together to force cooperation during training. During the obstacle course, Cameron successfully completes the challenge, while John collapses and is injured, prompting rare concern from Cody. Deeming John's injury as Ray's failure, Sullivan strips him of his squad leader title and promotes Cameron, deepening the rift between the two friends.
Cameron and Ray face tougher challenges under the command of Sergeant Sullivan, a new drill instructor and Recon veteran from Guam who quickly establishes strict authority. The recruits undergo intense physical training, where twin brothers Cody and John struggle with growing tension rooted in childhood abuse. Cody was punished by their father whenever John gained weight, leaving lasting resentment. Cameron and Ray are paired for combat drills but go too easy on each other, prompting Sullivan to pressure Ray into striking Cameron harder. After Ray wins the match, Cameron feels betrayed, and their friendship begins to fracture further when Sullivan secretly warns Ray to distance himself from him. Cameron is later appointed platoon scribe and assigned to manage fire duty shifts, but after being bullied into covering for another recruit, he snaps and retaliates, sparking a fight that results in group punishment. Meanwhile, the instructors rope the twin brothers together to force cooperation during training. During the obstacle course, Cameron successfully completes the challenge, while John collapses and is injured, prompting rare concern from Cody. Deeming John's injury as Ray's failure, Sullivan strips him of his squad leader title and promotes Cameron, deepening the rift between the two friends.
No.
Cameron and Ray face tougher challenges under the command of Sergeant Sullivan, a new drill instructor and Recon veteran from Guam who quickly establishes strict authority. The recruits undergo intense physical training, where twin brothers Cody and John struggle with growing tension rooted in childhood abuse. Cody was punished by their father whenever John gained weight, leaving lasting resentment. Cameron and Ray are paired for combat drills but go too easy on each other, prompting Sullivan to pressure Ray into striking Cameron harder. After Ray wins the match, Cameron feels betrayed, and their friendship begins to fracture further when Sullivan secretly warns Ray to distance himself from him. Cameron is later appointed platoon scribe and assigned to manage fire duty shifts, but after being bullied into covering for another recruit, he snaps and retaliates, sparking a fight that results in group punishment. Meanwhile, the instructors rope the twin brothers together to force cooperation during training. During the obstacle course, Cameron successfully completes the challenge, while John collapses and is injured, prompting rare concern from Cody. Deeming John's injury as Ray's failure, Sullivan strips him of his squad leader title and promotes Cameron, deepening the rift between the two friends.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The Confidence Course"
Directed by
Phil Abraham
Written by
Andrea Ciannavei
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
A storm forces the recruits inside, where they are forced to engage in mind games and rigorous indoor training. Sullivan receives a surprise from his past. Still coping with Cameron being gone, Barbara begins to seek comfort in a Marine mom support group.
A storm forces the recruits inside, where they are forced to engage in mind games and rigorous indoor training. Sullivan receives a surprise from his past. Still coping with Cameron being gone, Barbara begins to seek comfort in a Marine mom support group.
No.
A storm forces the recruits inside, where they are forced to engage in mind games and rigorous indoor training. Sullivan receives a surprise from his past. Still coping with Cameron being gone, Barbara begins to seek comfort in a Marine mom support group.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Sink or Swim"
Directed by
Silas Howard
Written by
Greg Cope White
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
During an intense swim training, Ray suffers a setback, which forces Cameron to dive in with a risky scheme to keep him above water. Meanwhile, Sergeant Sullivan's time in Guam begins to catch up with him.
During an intense swim training, Ray suffers a setback, which forces Cameron to dive in with a risky scheme to keep him above water. Meanwhile, Sergeant Sullivan's time in Guam begins to catch up with him.
No.
During an intense swim training, Ray suffers a setback, which forces Cameron to dive in with a risky scheme to keep him above water. Meanwhile, Sergeant Sullivan's time in Guam begins to catch up with him.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Bullseye"
Directed by
Silas Howard
Written by
Megan Ferrell Burke
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
While the recruits undergo competitive rifle training, an unexpected tragedy hits the platoon. NCIS investigation into Sergeant Sullivan begins to intensify.
While the recruits undergo competitive rifle training, an unexpected tragedy hits the platoon. NCIS investigation into Sergeant Sullivan begins to intensify.
No.
While the recruits undergo competitive rifle training, an unexpected tragedy hits the platoon. NCIS investigation into Sergeant Sullivan begins to intensify.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"The Things We Carry"
Directed by
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Written by
Nick Jones Jr.
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
As news of Ochoa's death spreads around base, Cameron and the rest of the recruits try to grapple with his death. A miscommunication causes a major incident in the Mess Hall. Capt. Fajardo confides in Sergeant McKinnon. Cameron receives a new bunkmate, Jones, a transfer from a different platoon.
As news of Ochoa's death spreads around base, Cameron and the rest of the recruits try to grapple with his death. A miscommunication causes a major incident in the Mess Hall. Capt. Fajardo confides in Sergeant McKinnon. Cameron receives a new bunkmate, Jones, a transfer from a different platoon.
No.
As news of Ochoa's death spreads around base, Cameron and the rest of the recruits try to grapple with his death. A miscommunication causes a major incident in the Mess Hall. Capt. Fajardo confides in Sergeant McKinnon. Cameron receives a new bunkmate, Jones, a transfer from a different platoon.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Love Is a Battlefield"
Directed by
Tanya Hamilton
Written by
Dominic Colon
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
An intense combat training filled with manipulation, mind games and secrets pushes the platoon to its breaking point. Cameron begins to grow close with Jones. Meanwhile, recovering from alcohol poisoning, Ray begins to build a bond with a girl. Sullivan begins to unravel.
An intense combat training filled with manipulation, mind games and secrets pushes the platoon to its breaking point. Cameron begins to grow close with Jones. Meanwhile, recovering from alcohol poisoning, Ray begins to build a bond with a girl. Sullivan begins to unravel.
No.
An intense combat training filled with manipulation, mind games and secrets pushes the platoon to its breaking point. Cameron begins to grow close with Jones. Meanwhile, recovering from alcohol poisoning, Ray begins to build a bond with a girl. Sullivan begins to unravel.
8
8
No.
8
Title
"The Crucible"
Directed by
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Written by
Andrea Ciannavei & Andy Parker
Original release date
October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09)
As the end of Boot Camp is around the corner, the recruits face a final test like no other that has them relying on brotherhood to make it past the finish line. John and Cody receive terrible news. Cameron learns a surprising revelation that could jeopardize everything he worked for. Sullivan makes a life-altering decision.
As the end of Boot Camp is around the corner, the recruits face a final test like no other that has them relying on brotherhood to make it past the finish line. John and Cody receive terrible news. Cameron learns a surprising revelation that could jeopardize everything he worked for. Sullivan makes a life-altering decision.
No.
As the end of Boot Camp is around the corner, the recruits face a final test like no other that has them relying on brotherhood to make it past the finish line. John and Cody receive terrible news. Cameron learns a surprising revelation that could jeopardize everything he worked for. Sullivan makes a life-altering decision.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "The Pink Marine" | Peter Hoar | Andy Parker | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| Set in the summer of 1990, Cameron Cope is a closeted high school graduate living in New Orleans who is regularly bullied at school or ignored by his family at home. Seeking purpose in his life, Cameron meets with his only friend, Ray, after the latter returns home from the Air Force Academy due to poor eye sight to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Despite his initial reluctance to enlist with Ray due to the law against homosexuals in the military, Cameron is ultimately convinced to sign up to make a change in his life and the lack of other options. Upon arriving at Parris Island, Cameron initially finds boot camp to be overwhelming but is convinced by Ray to stick it out. Ray is subject to racist harassment by drill instructor Sergeant Knox which escalates to Knox violently assaulting Ray which furthers Camerons distress. Meanwhile, Cameron's neglectful con artist mother Barbara remains unaware of her son's whereabouts until she recalls Cameron saying goodbye before heading to boot camp and receiving a message from him on her answering machine. Believing that Cameron has been manipulated into enlisting, Barbara confronts the Marine recruiter who talked to Cameron but is assured that Cameron will be fine. | |||||
| 2 | "The Buddy System" | Phil Abraham | Jonathan Caren | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| Cameron and Ray face tougher challenges under the command of Sergeant Sullivan, a new drill instructor and Recon veteran from Guam who quickly establishes strict authority. The recruits undergo intense physical training, where twin brothers Cody and John struggle with growing tension rooted in childhood abuse. Cody was punished by their father whenever John gained weight, leaving lasting resentment. Cameron and Ray are paired for combat drills but go too easy on each other, prompting Sullivan to pressure Ray into striking Cameron harder. After Ray wins the match, Cameron feels betrayed, and their friendship begins to fracture further when Sullivan secretly warns Ray to distance himself from him. Cameron is later appointed platoon scribe and assigned to manage fire duty shifts, but after being bullied into covering for another recruit, he snaps and retaliates, sparking a fight that results in group punishment. Meanwhile, the instructors rope the twin brothers together to force cooperation during training. During the obstacle course, Cameron successfully completes the challenge, while John collapses and is injured, prompting rare concern from Cody. Deeming John's injury as Ray's failure, Sullivan strips him of his squad leader title and promotes Cameron, deepening the rift between the two friends. | |||||
| 3 | "The Confidence Course" | Phil Abraham | Andrea Ciannavei | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| A storm forces the recruits inside, where they are forced to engage in mind games and rigorous indoor training. Sullivan receives a surprise from his past. Still coping with Cameron being gone, Barbara begins to seek comfort in a Marine mom support group. | |||||
| 4 | "Sink or Swim" | Silas Howard | Greg Cope White | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| During an intense swim training, Ray suffers a setback, which forces Cameron to dive in with a risky scheme to keep him above water. Meanwhile, Sergeant Sullivan's time in Guam begins to catch up with him. | |||||
| 5 | "Bullseye" | Silas Howard | Megan Ferrell Burke | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| While the recruits undergo competitive rifle training, an unexpected tragedy hits the platoon. NCIS investigation into Sergeant Sullivan begins to intensify. | |||||
| 6 | "The Things We Carry" | Kyle Patrick Alvarez | Nick Jones Jr. | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| As news of Ochoa's death spreads around base, Cameron and the rest of the recruits try to grapple with his death. A miscommunication causes a major incident in the Mess Hall. Capt. Fajardo confides in Sergeant McKinnon. Cameron receives a new bunkmate, Jones, a transfer from a different platoon. | |||||
| 7 | "Love Is a Battlefield" | Tanya Hamilton | Dominic Colon | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| An intense combat training filled with manipulation, mind games and secrets pushes the platoon to its breaking point. Cameron begins to grow close with Jones. Meanwhile, recovering from alcohol poisoning, Ray begins to build a bond with a girl. Sullivan begins to unravel. | |||||
| 8 | "The Crucible" | Kyle Patrick Alvarez | Andrea Ciannavei & Andy Parker | October 9, 2025 (2025-10-09) | |
| As the end of Boot Camp is around the corner, the recruits face a final test like no other that has them relying on brotherhood to make it past the finish line. John and Cody receive terrible news. Cameron learns a surprising revelation that could jeopardize everything he worked for. Sullivan makes a life-altering decision. | |||||
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