Vought

Pixel art scene in the style of 1990s arcade fighting games showing characters inspired by The Boys facing off in an industrial arena, with a captured invisible supe in a cage, a corporate Vought billboard, and a patriotic city backdrop.

Entertainment

The Boys Season 1 Episode 2 Review: “Cherry” Expands Power and Control

February 14, 2026

The Boys Season 1 Episode 2, “Cherry,” expands the series beyond shock into systemic critique. As Hughie and Butcher capture Translucent and Vought pushes toward military power, the episode reframes the conflict as institutional, not personal, setting the foundation for the show’s deeper themes.