HC
Hughie Campbell
Trying to stop Neuman’s rise while dealing with his father’s medical crisis and the return of his mother.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 4 · EPISODE 1
THE BOYS
Department of Dirty Tricks
The setup
Six months later, the Boys are ordered to stop Victoria Neuman becoming vice president. MM leads the team, Butcher is dying and Ryan is living with Homelander. Homelander recruits Sister Sage to turn his popularity into lasting power.
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8 peopleThe only names you need
BB
Billy Butcher
Terminally ill after Temp V, removed as leader of the Boys and desperate to save Ryan before he dies.
AS
Annie January
No longer Starlight, but struggling with her identity while leading a movement opposing Homelander.
HL
Homelander
Consolidating power at Vought and preparing Ryan for a future above ordinary humans.
MM
Mother’s Milk
Now leads the Boys and tries to keep their CIA mission controlled and lawful.
VN
Victoria Neuman
Vice-president-elect and secret Supe, caught between Homelander’s demands and protecting her daughter.
SS
Sister Sage
The world’s smartest person, recruited by Homelander to design a political takeover.
R
Ryan
Homelander’s son, being presented as a young hero while Butcher tries to honour Becca’s wish.
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Key story points
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Content note: Graphic violence and death, political extremism, terminal illness, child manipulation and strong language.
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