HC
Hughie Campbell
Still believes the Boys must win without becoming as ruthless as their enemies.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 8
THE BOYS
Blood and Bone
The setup
Homelander prepares a live national address from the White House. Kimiko’s new power gives the Boys one final chance, but Butcher still intends to release the virus against every Supe.
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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.
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.
OF
Oh Father
Homelander’s remaining religious ally during the final broadcast.
DN
The Deep
Still serving Homelander as the regime begins to collapse.
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Content note: Extreme violence and gore, death of major characters, attempted genocide, grief and strong language.
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