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 6
THE BOYS
Dirty Business
The setup
The Boys infiltrate billionaire Tek Knight’s mansion during a gathering of powerful figures supporting Sage’s plan. Butcher’s conversations with Joe Kessler expose a disturbing truth, while Hughie’s disguise places him in danger.
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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.
VN
Victoria Neuman
Vice-president-elect and secret Supe, caught between Homelander’s demands and protecting her daughter.
TK
Tek Knight
A wealthy Supe detective hosting Homelander’s political allies at his mansion.
JK
Joe Kessler
Butcher’s apparent CIA contact, urging him to embrace ruthless methods and weaponise the virus.
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Content note: Sexual assault, bondage, torture, murder, racism, internment plans and strong language.
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