HC
Hughie Campbell
Still believes the Boys must win without becoming as ruthless as their enemies.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 3
THE BOYS
Every One of You Sons of Bitches
The setup
Vought turns Soldier Boy’s return into propaganda while both sides search for V1. Butcher asks Ryan to help kill Homelander, and Ryan finally confronts his father about Becca.
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10 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.
SB
Soldier Boy
Homelander’s biological father, freed from containment and pulled into both sides’ plans.
R
Ryan
Caught between Homelander, Butcher and the memory of his mother Becca.
SS
Sister Sage
Calculates how to survive the conflict while continuing to influence Homelander’s regime.
SE
Stan Edgar
Former Vought chief hiding information about the original Compound V.
Z
Zoe Neuman
Victoria Neuman’s daughter, now trying to survive after her mother’s death.
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Key story points
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Content note: Discussion of sexual assault, child abuse, graphic violence, suicidal sacrifice and strong language.
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