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 4
THE BOYS
The Female of the Species
The setup
Following Popclaw’s information, the Boys track a Compound V shipment and discover that the smugglers are holding a powerful young woman. Meanwhile, Homelander and Maeve respond to a hijacked passenger flight.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
BB
Billy Butcher
A ruthless British vigilante who recruits Hughie and has a deeply personal hatred of Homelander.
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.
K
Kimiko / the Female
A silent, extremely powerful young woman found imprisoned by smugglers.
AS
Annie January / Starlight
The newest member of the Seven. Her idealism clashes with the reality of Vought and her new teammates.
HL
Homelander
The powerful, image-conscious leader of the Seven, presented publicly as America’s greatest hero.
QM
Queen Maeve
A senior member of the Seven who once wanted to be a genuine hero but has been worn down by Vought and Homelander.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 4.
Content note: Plane disaster, mass death, graphic violence, gore, captivity, terrorism and strong language.
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