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 3
THE BOYS
We’ll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here
The setup
The Boys investigate Sage’s next move at a Vought on Ice rehearsal. Hughie’s estranged mother Daphne appears after his father suffers a stroke, while Firecracker prepares a deeply personal attack on Annie.
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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.
SS
Sister Sage
The world’s smartest person, recruited by Homelander to design a political takeover.
FC
Firecracker
A conspiracy broadcaster recruited into the Seven and driven by an old grievance against Annie.
R
Ryan
Homelander’s son, being presented as a young hero while Butcher tries to honour Becca’s wish.
D
Daphne Campbell
Hughie’s mother, who left when he was a child and returns while his father is critically ill.
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Key story points
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Content note: Abortion disclosure, medical crisis, graphic accidental deaths, depression, violence and strong language.
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