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 8
THE BOYS
You Found Me
The setup
The Boys are exposed and being hunted. Hughie refuses to abandon the captured team, while Butcher separates from him to target Stillwell—the person he believes Homelander cares about most.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
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.
MS
Madelyn Stillwell
A senior Vought executive who manages the Seven, protects the company and manipulates public opinion.
AT
A-Train
The Seven’s speedster. He killed Robin while running at extreme speed and is desperate to remain the fastest man alive.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 8.
Content note: Graphic violence, explosions, death, captivity, terrorism, drug misuse and strong language.
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