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| "Cherry" | |
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| The Boys episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Matt Shakman |
| Written by | Eric Kripke |
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| Cinematography by | Evans Brown |
| Editing by | Nona Khodai |
| Original release date | July 26, 2019 |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
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"Cherry" is the second 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 superpowered individuals, known as Supes, are portrayed as corrupt individuals instead of the heroes the general public believes they are. The episode was written by the series showrunner Eric Kripke and directed by Matt Shakman.
The episode follows Billy Butcher and Hughie Campbell reuniting with the former's old partner Frenchie to find a way to kill Translucent before Vought can find him. This is much to the shock of Hughie, who continues to struggle with the death of his girlfriend, Robin. Meanwhile, the Seven's leader, Homelander, starts an investigation of his own to find Translucent after Vought's vice president, Madelyn Stillwell, dismisses the latter's disappearance.
"Cherry" was released on the streaming service Amazon Prime Video on July 26, 2019. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the visual style, direction, performances, black humor, faithfulness to the comics, and Frenchie's introduction. However, criticism for the episode's was aimed at the writing, which felt repetitive and overwritten.