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| "Good for the Soul" | |
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| The Boys episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Stefan Schwartz |
| Written by | Anne Cofell Saunders |
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| Cinematography by | Jeremy Benning |
| Editing by | Nona Khodai |
| Original release date | July 26, 2019 |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
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"Good for the Soul" is the fifth 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 Anne Cofell Saunders and directed by Stefan Schwartz.
The episode follows the boys as they attend the Believe Expo to get more information about Compound-V and uncover its remaining secrets by blackmailing the festival's host, Ezekiel. Meanwhile, Frenchie stays behind to watch over the Female, one of the test subjects of the drug who was held captive in the previous episode. During the festival, Annie January and Hughie Campbell get to know each other more, while the former still struggles to follow Vought's rules and her mother's expectations. Meanwhile, Billy Butcher and Mother's Milk find a lead about the Compound-V that Vought had been hiding for several years, which could unravel the truth behind the creation of the Supes.
"Good for the Soul" was released on Amazon Prime Video, the streaming service, on July 26, 2019. The episode received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its religious themes and performances. Starlight's speech and confession were also subjected to strong praise, with many lauding the episode for providing more depth to the character.