- "Don’t you worry, Daddy’s home"
- ―Billy Butcher
| "The Big Ride" | |
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| Series The Boys Season 2, Episode 1 | |
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| Air date | September 4th, 2020 |
| Writers | Eric Kripke |
| Director | Philip Sgriccia |
| Producers | Eric Kripke; Evan Goldberg; Hartley Gorenstein; Ken F. Levin; Neal H. Moritz; Jason Netter; Seth Rogen; Philip Sgriccia; Pavun Shetty; James Weaver; Gabriel Garcia |
| Starring | Karl Urban; Jack Quaid; Antony Starr; Erin Moriarty; Dominique McElligott; Jessie T. Usher; Laz Alonso; Chace Crawford; Tomer Capon; Karen Fukuhara; Nathan Mitchell; Colby Minifie; Aya Cash |
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"The Big Ride" is the first episode of season two of the superhero fantasy series The Boys and the ninth episode of the series overall. It was directed by Philip Sgriccia with a script written by Eric Kripke. It premiered on Amazon Prime on Friday, September 4th, 2020.
Plot[]
Black Noir is sent on a mission to Syria to take out a Supe terrorist. Funeral services are held for Translucent. The official story is that he died fighting a foreign Supe, bolstering support for the agenda to have Supes serving overseas. Hughie Campbell has been trying to keep things on the down low with Starlight, but is secretly conspiring with her to steal a sample of Compound V from Vought. Stan Edgar takes a more active role in The Seven's activities and introduces a new member, Stormfront, which angers Homelander. Meanwhile, A-Train is in the hospital recovering from a recent heart attack. In Sandusky, Ohio, The Deep has hit rock bottom until he meets another local Supe, Eagle the Archer, who tries to inspire him to get his life together. After having been missing for quite a while, Billy Butcher reunites with the Boys.
Cast[]
Starring[]
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Giancarlo Esposito | Stan Edgar |
| Jennifer Esposito | Susan L. Rayner |
| Shantel VanSanten | Becca Butcher |
| Langston Kerman | Eagle the Archer |
| Jessica Hecht | Carol |
| Abraham Lim | Kenji Miyashiro |
| Jordana Lajoie | Cherie |
| David Thompson | Gecko |
| Claudia Doumit | Victoria Neuman |
| Jim Beaver | Robert A. Singer |
| Chris Hansen | Chris Hansen |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Isaac Bell | Bartender |
| Philip Savas | Bawling fan |
| Chris Mark | Blindspot |
| Isaiah Adam | Dan |
| Connie Wang | Deanna |
| Bruce Novakowski | Doug Friedman |
| Ada H. Chan | EMT |
| Kym Wyatt McKenzie | Fake Butcher |
| Birgitte Solem | Fake Stillwell |
| Jesse Buck | Greasy dude |
| Luke Robinson | Jean Paul |
| Chiamaka Ugwu | Jill the executive |
| Ashley Comeau | Margaret |
| Charles Altow | Maverick |
| Courtenay J. Stevens | Megachurch salesman |
| Samer Salem | Naqib |
| Neema Nazeri | Rafiq |
| Stephanie Jung | Samantha |
| Pierre Davis | Syrian boy |
| Chris Robinson | Smart ass cop |
| Jeff Sinasac | Ted |
| David Pinard | VNN interviewer |
| Charles Altow | Maverick |
Notes & Trivia[]
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- The Boys was created by writer Garth Ennis and artists Darick Robertson & Tony Aviña. They were introduced in the first issue of The Boys ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics under their WildStorm Productions imprint. Following issue #6, publication of the series transferred over to Dynamite Entertainment, who completed the run for a seventy-two issue count.
- This episode is rated TV-MA. It contains graphic violence, adult content, and graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised.
- There are a total of forty-six credited cast members in this episode.
- The opening song for this episode is "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones.
- Actor Chris Hansen is given a Special Guest Star credit in this episode.
- Executive producer Seth Rogen makes an uncredited appearance as himself in this episode.
- This is the first appearance of Stormfront. She joins The Seven in this issue. She is already at odds with Homelander.
- This is the first appearance of Kenji Miyashiro. He is a Supe terrorist with telekinetic powers. He is the brother of Kimiko Miyashiro.
- This is the first appearance of Eagle the Archer. He is later revealed to be a member of the Church of the Collective.
- This is the first appearance of Blindside, who is severely injured when Homelander ruptures his eardrums.
- This is the first appearance of Gecko, who has the ability to regenerate missing limbs.
- Black Noir is also revealed to possess the ability to regenerate damaged skin tissue in this episode.
- This episode confirms that Teddy Stillwell survived the explosion that occurred at the end of "You Found Me".
- This is the second and final appearance of Naqib, who dies in this episode. He appeared last in the season one episode, "The Self-Preservation Society".
- This is the fourth appearance of Cherie, who is Frenchie's contact. She appeared last in "Good for the Soul".
Allusions[]
- The title of this episode takes its name from a storyline that was originally chronicled in issues of The Boys by Dynamite Entertainment. It is also the title of the seventh volume of trade paperback collections from the series.
- Blindside is a pastiche of the Marvel Comics character Daredevil. Daredevil is a blind street-level hero proficient in martial arts.
- Reference is made to the film franchise The Hunger Games in this episode. Frenchie reminds Hughie Campbell of the name of the main character, Katness Everdeen. Actor Jack Quaid played the role of Marvel, who was the tribute from District One in first The Hunger Games film.
- Hughie Campbell makes reference to John Connor, who is the central protagonist from The Terminator film series, as well as the TV show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
- Hughie Campbell makes reference to Harry Potter, who is a fictional wizard and the main character from the Harry Potter film series, sometimes referred to as "The Wizarding World".
Quotes[]
- Billy Butcher: Don't you worry, Daddy's home.
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- Stan Edgar: I don't have to consult you about Stormfront or anyone else.
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- Eagle the Archer: We've all been there... rock bottom.
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- Homelander: The only reason you’re here and not doing corporate PR for a fucking diva cops is that I brought you here. You are dispensable which means that you answer to me.
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- Hughie Campbell: The point is, I can be that person that no one thinks is awesome, but it turns out they're kind of fucking awesome.
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- Homelander: Whatever makes you think I would let a cripple into the Seven?
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- Gecko: For an extra grand, I'll let you chop off my dick.
Body Count[]
- Translucent - Killed earlier by Hughie. Funeral services held in this issue.
- Rafiq - Throat slit by Black Noir.
- Naqib - Decapitated by Black Noir.
- Susan L. Rayner - Her head explodes.
See also[]
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Main characters
Hughie Campbell • Billy Butcher • Starlight • Homelander • Frenchie • Mother's Milk • The Female • A-Train • Queen Maeve • The Deep • Black Noir • Ashley Barrett • Stormfront Other characters
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