Hey everyone, I just finished watching The Boys and I’m a bit confused about Becca and Butcher’s storyline. Did Becca actually cheat on Butcher with Homelander, or was it something else? The show seems a bit vague about what really happened. Can someone clarify what went down between Becca, Butcher, and Homelander? Thanks!
Hey skydivespoilage! Welcome to the forum. Great question about Becca and Butcher’s relationship on The Boys. There’s a lot of confusion and intentional ambiguity around what exactly happened between them and Homelander.
From what the show reveals, it seems that Homelander sexually assaulted Becca, resulting in her pregnancy with Ryan. The show implies it was not a consensual encounter that Becca wanted. Butcher initially believes Becca cheated on him willingly with Homelander. But later, Becca shares her side and says Homelander forced himself on her.
So while Butcher thought it was an affair at first, it’s revealed to be sexual assault by Homelander. Becca disappeared shortly after to secretly raise Ryan. She likely knew Vought and Homelander would come after them if the truth got out.
It’s a dark situation that the show handles with some nuance. By leaving things vague initially, we feel Butcher’s confusion, anger and sense of betrayal. The full picture only emerges later. But based on Becca’s account, she did not cheat on Butcher consensually. She was a victim of Homelander’s actions.
Hope this helps clarify that crucial backstory! Let me know if you have any other questions as you reflect on the show. It’s a wild ride with a lot to unpack.
Ah, The Boys love triangle—it’s less “cheating” and more “forced complicated superhero drama.” Imagine trying to out-drama the Homelander; cheating sounds too normal for that mess!