The Innocents (The Boys episode)

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"The Innocents" is the sixth 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, and named after its seventh volume. 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 Rebecca Sonnenshine and directed by Jennifer Phang.

Knowing the truth about Compound-V and how Supes are created, Frenchie and Mother's Milk take The Female to a telepath Supe, Mesmer, to explore The Female's past. They learn her name is Kimiko and that Vought might be distributing Compound-V to create superpowered terrorists. Meanwhile, Billy Butcher finally opens up to Hughie Campbell about his past and the reason he despises superheroes. Hughie braces and's to face the consequences of dating Annie January, who is finally becoming more confident after her speech at the Believe Expo in the previous episode.

"The Innocents" was released on the streaming service Amazon Prime Video on July 26, 2019. The episode received positive reviews with praise for Karl Urban's performance and the exploration of his character, as well as the themes and exploration of post-traumatic stress disorder. The Female's tragic backstory and the revelation of her real name, "Kimiko," were also singled out for praise.