A new show about the US navy has captured the attention of Netflix viewers, who have been praising the “amazing” coming-of-age series and begging for a second season. Boots, which premiered on the platform earlier this month, is based on the true story inspired by former US Marine Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine.

The synopsis reads: “Bullied gay teen Cameron joins the Marine Corps with his best friend despite risks. In boot camp they experience profound personal change amid danger, as their platoon confronts both literal and figurative landmines.”

What Netflix viewers may not realise is that one of the show’s stars actually made his acting debut in UK soap, Emmerdale. Kieron Moore, who portrays Nicholas Slovacek in the dramedy, is credited for playing a character called Nav in the ITV series back in 2019.

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Since then, the actor has enjoyed small parts in other Netflix shows like Sex Education and The Sandman before landing his first major role in 2022 as Dimitri Belikov in Vampire Academy.

As well as appearing in Boots, he also appeared on screens as Liam Barlow in Code of Silence earlier this year.

Taking to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Netflix fans expressed their love for Kieron’s performance in new series Boots.

“Kieron Moore from Boots, I need him,” one wrote, while another admitted: “Wtf kieron moore????? This man is too fine.”

“Max Parker and Kieron Moore working together again, yes,” a third praised. “I was the one who asked for it! I love them so much. Go watch Boots on Netflix.”

Another viewers confessed: “Boots on netflix is really something how i wish they showed more of kieron moore.”

Meanwhile, over on Rotten Tomatoes fans were quick to praise Boots following season 1’s positive reception.

One wrote: “This show is amazing, all the characters are so well developed, it made me feeling all the emotions, made me nervous, made my laugh, made my angry and made me cry hard, love this show and looking forward to the next season!”

“Show of the year. Checked off every box you want In a funny tv show,” a second agreed, as another shared: “Really great show! Loved it from start to finish, I hope there is a season 2!”

A fourth person commented: “New and refreshing show, great character development and story. So many ups and downs it kept me entertained from start to finish.”

Yet another fan gushed: “Great TV show! Well written, acted, and directed! The music was also a lot of fun. There were no plot threads that were uninteresting, as can be an issue on some shows. Looking forward to season 2!!”

One more viewer gave it a glowing recommendation, adding: “Great acting, thought provoking, character development which many shows seem to lack was on point.. thanks to script, production and actors. Must watch!!”

Boots season 1 is available to watch on Netflix now.