HC
Hughie Campbell
A mild-mannered electronics-shop worker drawn into a fight against corrupt superheroes after Robin’s death.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 3
THE BOYS
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The setup
The Boys dispose of Translucent’s remains and investigate why A-Train was behaving erratically when he killed Robin. Annie begins spending time with Hughie, unaware of his connection to Butcher’s campaign.
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8 peopleThe only names you need
BB
Billy Butcher
A ruthless British vigilante who recruits Hughie and has a deeply personal hatred of Homelander.
AS
Annie January / Starlight
The newest member of the Seven. Her idealism clashes with the reality of Vought and her new teammates.
AT
A-Train
The Seven’s speedster. He killed Robin while running at extreme speed and is desperate to remain the fastest man alive.
MM
Mother’s Milk
A careful, practical former member of Butcher’s team who wants to protect his family.
F
Frenchie
The team’s inventive weapons and explosives expert, skilled at finding unusual ways to restrain Supes.
HL
Homelander
The powerful, image-conscious leader of the Seven, presented publicly as America’s greatest hero.
PP
Popclaw
A Supe and A-Train’s secret girlfriend, whose career and relationship are both controlled by Vought.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 3.
Content note: Graphic death, sexual content, drug misuse, gore, violence and strong language.
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