HC
Hughie Campbell
Still believes the Boys must win without becoming as ruthless as their enemies.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 1
THE BOYS
Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite
The setup
Homelander’s regime has imprisoned Hughie, MM and Frenchie in a Freedom Camp. Annie works with the resistance, while Butcher remains hidden with the virus and Vought tightens its grip on the country.
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QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
BB
Billy Butcher
Carries the Supe-killing virus and is prepared to sacrifice almost anything to destroy Homelander.
AS
Annie January
Leads resistance to Homelander while trying to keep hope alive.
HL
Homelander
Rules America through fear and seeks power that can make him permanently untouchable.
MM
Mother’s Milk
Keeps the scattered Boys focused while trying to protect his family.
F
Frenchie
Uses his scientific skill to improve the team’s chance against Homelander.
K
Kimiko
Reunited with Frenchie and drawn into the final fight against Vought.
AT
A-Train
The former Seven member risks returning to save people from Homelander’s forces.
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Key story points
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Content note: Fascist persecution, imprisonment, graphic violence and death, political propaganda and strong language.
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