The series pushes every boundary to show the crazy, messed-up lives of Supes.
The most obvious example is Season 3’s Herogasm, but throughout the series, there are many more.
Season 4 has capitalized on it, including severalNC-17 momentsin the first six episodes.
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This involved consenting to indulge in Tek Knight’s extreme kinks.
Unable to blow his cover without being killed, Hughie is sexually assaulted.
Despite their similarities, the two scenes have some distinct differences.
The Boys is a drama series that explores the darker aspects of superhero culture, portraying a world where superheroes abuse their powers rather than use them for good. Centered around a vigilante group aiming to control these corrupt heroes, the series delves into themes of power, corruption, and accountability. The show features a complex narrative with multifaceted characters, offering an unfiltered look at the consequences of unchecked power.
But more than that, the two scenes are handled extremely differently.
Starlight’s assault is not shown on-screen, just the pressure and fear leading up to it.
Meanwhile, Hughie’s scene is present andlong.
Hughie is trapped inTek Knight’s sex dungeonfor most of the episode.
“I think you got a little hitch in your giddy-up.”
Non-consensual sex acts are never funny, no matter the situation.
The only primary character involved in the incident is Hughie, who should be the focus but is not.
Hughie has enough reason to dislike Supes, making this episode-long violation unnecessary.
The BoysSeason 4 airs Thursdays on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S.
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