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 7
THE BOYS
The Self-Preservation Society
The setup
After Mesmer identifies the Boys for Homelander, Vought and the Seven begin hunting the team. Annie discovers Hughie’s deception, while Butcher’s insistence on revenge threatens the people working beside him.
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QUICK REMINDER
9 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.
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.
HL
Homelander
The powerful, image-conscious leader of the Seven, presented publicly as America’s greatest hero.
AT
A-Train
The Seven’s speedster. He killed Robin while running at extreme speed and is desperate to remain the fastest man alive.
M
Mesmer
A fading Supe who can read memories through touch and betrays the Boys to regain Vought’s favour.
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Key story points
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Content note: Graphic violence, head trauma, betrayal, threats to families, captivity and strong language.
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