The Female of the Species (The Boys)
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"The Female of the Species" is the fourth episode of the first season of the American superhero television series The Boys, based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis. It is set in a universe where most of the superpowered individuals are portrayed as corrupt instead of being the heroes that the general public believes they are. The episode was written by Craig Rosenberg and directed by Fred Troye.
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"The Female of the Species" | |||
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The Boys episode | |||
Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 4 | ||
Directed by | Fred Troye | ||
Written by | Craig Rosenberg | ||
Produced by | Hartley Gorenstein | ||
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Cinematography by | Evans Brown | ||
Editing by | Cedric Nairn-Smith | ||
Original release date | July 26, 2019 (2019-07-26) | ||
Running time | 56 minutes | ||
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The episode follows the Boys, now consisting of Billy Butcher, Hughie Campbell, Mother's Milk, and Frenchie, as they investigate a clue from Popclaw about Compound-V in the hope of learning more about the drug and finding a way to prevent Supes from joining the military. The investigation leads the team to a Japanese woman, "The Female, " whom they pursue through the city's subway tunnels.
Meanwhile, in a loose adaptation of the ninth volume, Homelander and Queen Maeve are tasked with saving a plane full of passengers. When their mission fails, Homelander uses it as an advantage to gain supporters and convince the government to allow Supes to join the military.
"The Female of the Species" was released on the streaming service Amazon Prime Video on July 26, 2019. The episode received critical acclaim from critics, who praised Karen Fukuhara's performance, the introduction of her character, The Female, the episode's plane sequence, and Homelander's speech in the closing scene.