Top 10 Most Shocking Betrayals on The Boys
#10: Bombs, Becca, & the Baby
“You Found Me” When Homelander discovers Madelyn’s been keeping secrets, the C4 explosives strapped to her chest become the least of this Vought Executive’s problems. The sexual relationship between her and the psychotic Supe was more disturbing than healthy, but she was still the only person capable of appeasing him. However, her usual methods fail when Homelander realizes she’s been hiding Becca and his baby from him for over eight years. It’s utterly horrifying to see him melt her face off, not just because it looks really, really painful, but also for the dangerous precedent it set. If even Madelyn isn’t safe from Homelander’s rage, then absolutely no one is.
#9: “The Boys” No More
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“The Last Time to Look on This World of Lies” After the team accidentally unleashes the vengeful Soldier Boy on the world, Mother’s Milk sensibly argues that allying with the guy that just tried to kill them probably isn’t a great idea. But Butcher, whose leadership abilities were already in question, decides the only way to fight a deranged Supe is by drafting their own. Unfortunately, he’s never been good at compromise either, so he decides to drug Milk to prevent his interference. The Cockney extremist has always been a bit narrow-minded, but his complete disregard for his teammate’s opinions prove he doesn’t think he’s on “The Boys” anymore. To him, this is just the “Butcher” show.
#8: Spotlight on Starlight
“Herogasm” They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity, but after this, Vought may beg to differ. Homelander’s ploy to make Starlight “America’s Sweetheart” backfires spectacularly when she decides to weaponize her 190 million-plus Instagram followers. Finally fed up with the lies and corruption, she livestreams a complete tell-all about the despicable things going on behind the spandex of superhero society. There’s no coming back from a revelation like this, publically or professionally, and speaking the truth may have cost Starlight her super-suit. That’s okay with her, though. As she says herself, she didn’t do this as Starlight; this was all Annie.
#7: Pop Goes the Claw
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“Good for the Soul” All’s fair in love, war, and treason. After A-Train’s girlfriend gets caught red-handed - or, technically, red-clawed - Butcher blackmails her into being an informant against The Seven. She gives The Boys insider knowledge, and they sit on her incriminating footage; it’s a win-win. At least, until A-Train finds out. No amount of couples therapy will fix this relationship, so he decides to double-cross the double-crosser. Obviously, that means murdering his girlfriend and staging it as a drug overdose. It takes the idea of a “clean break” to new heights, but at least A-Train squeezed some more info from her beforehand. You know, just for good measure.
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#5: Maeve Gets It Done
“Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker” Even though Queen Maeve had some serious reservations about The Seven’s nefarious underbelly, it took a while to get her to consider alternative employment. But, after years of microaggressions and heinous acts, she finally decides to take matters into her own hands - or, in this case, her own fists. In one hell of an official resignation letter, she rescues Starlight from Black Noir and then later helps the others knock the stuffing out of Stormfront. She even blackmails Homelander himself, proving that this Maeve has nothing left to lose. Vought may not be able to publically fire her, but for all intents and purposes, Queen Maeve has clocked out for the last time.
#4: V Is for Victim
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“Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed” Apparently, injecting an untested, illegal, and brain-eroding drug has a nasty side effect of potential death. Who could’ve guessed? Well, Annie and everyone else did. But, even when Butcher learns their next dose of V24 could be their last, he chillingly decides to keep Hughie in the dark. It’s all the more brutal coming off an especially rough day at work, where Hughie was forced to make an impassioned plea to save his teammate’s life. After confessing that Butcher is his family, for better or for worse, it’s downright heartbreaking to see the accented mentor not reciprocate the same care. It seems that, to Butcher, there are no means, only an end.
#3: Sound Off for Drummer Boy
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“Glorious Five-Year Plan” After the relentless cruelty A-Train endured at the hands of the not-so-“Super”-man, you’d think he of all people would be down to give Homelander a few bruises. But, when Supersonic sings a tune about a brewing coup d'état, the formerly named Drummer Boy finds himself beating out his last solo. Instead of sprinting at the opportunity to potentially take Homelander down, A-Train decides to be a whistleblower. It practically signs the death warrant of his well-meaning teammates, especially in the case of Supersonic. The Seven’s newest member loses his face, his life, and his legacy, all because a certain speedster couldn’t keep his mouth shut.
#2: A Family Matter
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“Glorious Five-Year Plan” It seems water is thicker than blood, after all. Or, at least, Compound V is. While Congresswoman Neuman’s penchant for popping heads is far from the most democratic of election methods, her loyalties were still reasonably just. That is, until she decides to make an ally of the most detestable hero of them all. In a press conference meant to reprimand Homelander, Neuman instead turns on her adoptive father by accusing him of corruption. She turns on one family member to help another, and for the low price of Edgar’s reputation, she secures a dose of Compound V for her daughter. But, even though the V was on sale, aligning with Homelander is still a pretty steep price.
#1: Dishonorable Discharge
“Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed” Hell hath no fury like a hero scorned, especially one with decades of time to plot. In Season 3, we discover that not only is Soldier Boy alive and kicking, but it was his own team, Payback, that turned on him with Vought’s blessing. A few years of torture in a Russian facility will definitely sour a relationship, so now, America’s former poster-boy is hellbent on getting payback on, well, Payback. He successfully turns his old team into a specialty dish of human roasts, and even sticks it to Vought by coming after Homelander. Though his son is certainly a Supe to be reckoned with, after this kind of showing, it’s clear there’s only one Soldier Boy.
