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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 5
THE BOYS
Beware the Jabberwock, My Son
The setup
Butcher has a lead on the Supe-killing virus. The Boys need Edgar’s help to find it, while Hughie waits to see what Compound V has done to his father.
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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.
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.
K
Kimiko
Confronting trauma linked to the Shining Light Liberation Army while supporting Frenchie.
F
Frenchie
His guilt over people he killed threatens his relationship with Colin and his place in the team.
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Stan Edgar
Former Vought chief and Neuman’s adoptive father, temporarily released to help find the virus.
SA
Sameer Shah
Neuman’s partner and the scientist developing the Supe-killing virus.
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Content note: Animal attacks and deaths, graphic gore, amputation, abduction, drug experimentation and strong language.
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