The Boys Theory Reveals Hughie's Mother Is Season 4's Secret Villain
Despite being missing for much of her son's life, Hughie's mother returns in season 4 of The Boys, and one hypothesis about the Amazon program believes she is a secret villain. Hughie's primary parental relationship has been with his father since the beginning of The Boys, and even that link is tested when he joins the titular squad. Hughie's father suffers a stroke in The Boys Season 4, and he faces the very real danger of losing the only parent he knows. But when Hughie's mother appears, things take an unexpected turn.
In The Boys Season 4, episode 4, Hughie considers feeding his father Compound V to heal him. Although he chooses against it after receiving the medicine from A-Train, Hugh's mother administers Vought's creation. Daphne's appearance after all this time is startling enough, but Hughie's mother doing the Compound V scam officially raises her suspicions. It's no surprise that fans are speculating about whether she's a villain, and future episodes of The Boys could prove them correct.
Hughie's mother injecting his father with Compound V reveals her hidden motive.
Hughie's mother may give Compound V to his father in order to spare Hughie the anguish of losing him. However, this turn of events may indicate Daphne's ulterior motivation. Although Hughie's mother provides an emotional justification for her absence throughout the years, it is probable that her homecoming is not as benevolent as she claims. Perhaps Daphne's coming is about more than just making medical decisions for her husband and supporting her son. She's said and done enough questionable things that a hidden agenda isn't surprising.
Of fact, it's difficult to determine Daphne's secret motive. It's probable she'd benefit personally from having a Supe in the family, and she probably doesn't want to lose Hugh Sr. either. However, Daphne's relationship to Vought suggests a more nefarious explanation for her behavior. Despite her protestations of noble intentions, she could end as becoming a villain in The Boys season 4.
Hughie's mother working for Vought already hints she's a season 4 villain.
One of the most obvious indicators that Hughie's mother is a villain in The Boys season 4 is that she works for Vought, albeit in a smaller position than most of the show's Villains. Hughie chastises her for this in The Boys' three-episode launch, but Daphne's link to the company is quickly forgotten. However, there must be a reason why the Amazon series provides her with this particular past. Perhaps The Boys are setting up a villain twist for Hughie's mother by mentioning her work. This establishes just enough framework for such a development to succeed while being subtle enough to surprise viewers.
Although Hughie's mother does not appear to hold a high-ranking job at Vought, she may have more ties than she admits. If Homelander or another Supe learned that Hughie's mother worked for the corporation, they would undoubtedly try to recruit her. And Vought's insistence on Daphne contacting Hughie and his father would account for her sudden wish to reconnect. She claims to be guilty about how she left things, but there could be other influences at work to influence her return.
Hughie's Mom Reconnecting With His Father Is Very Suspicious.
Daphne informs Hughie that she had communication with Hugh Sr. prior to his Stroke, and she feels guilty about how she ended things with her family. However, it remains unclear why Daphne has chosen to reconcile with Hughie and his father at this time. Season 4 of The Boys leverages Hugh Sr.'s stroke to reunite the Campbell family. However, Daphne contacts us before to this incidence. It appears to be a random act, and while it could be motivated by remorse, it could also be part of a larger plan.
It does feel convenient that Daphne contacted Hugh Sr. immediately before his stroke, and it's even more suspect that he gave her power of attorney instead of Hughie. This could be overlooked if she had no ties to Vought. However, with her dubious Compound V choice, viewers must ask if Hugh was duped into making this decision. It's conceivable Daphne reconnected with him for this reason. She may have even played a role in his Stroke, as The Boys have yet to clarify what caused it.
Season four of The Boys delves into the complexities of family and power.
Eric Kripke produced the superhero/dark humor satire series The Boys, which is based on the same-named comic series. Set in a "what-if" universe in which superheroes are revered as celebrities and gods with few consequences for their misdeeds. However, one group of vigilantes, led by a vengeance-obsessed guy named Billy Butcher, will fight back against these super-charged "heroes" to reveal them for what they are.
Season 4 of The Boys delves deeper into the dark underbelly of the superhero society, addressing topics such as corruption, manipulation, and the implications of unbridled power. The series has a devoted audience because of its incisive writing, intriguing characters, and willingness to push boundaries, delving into the complexity of family, loyalty, and the nature of good and evil. The fourth season of The Boys promises to be exhilarating and thought-provoking, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.
