HC
Hughie Campbell
Still believes the Boys must win without becoming as ruthless as their enemies.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 2
THE BOYS
Teenage Kix
The setup
The Boys are together again after the camp escape. Butcher has continued working with Sameer on the virus.
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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.
K
Kimiko
Reunited with Frenchie and drawn into the final fight against Vought.
F
Frenchie
Uses his scientific skill to improve the team’s chance against Homelander.
SB
Soldier Boy
Homelander’s biological father, freed from containment and pulled into both sides’ plans.
SA
Sameer Shah
The scientist forced to help Butcher refine the virus.
AB
Ashley Barrett
A former Vought executive developing an unexpected new power.
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Key story points
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Content note: Graphic and sexualised body horror, death, viral infection, bereavement and strong language.
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