Many fans of The Boys season 4 have expressed surprise at the “reveal” that Frenchie (Tomer Capone) is bi𝓈ℯ𝓍ual, but the character’s 𝓈ℯ𝓍ual orientation was known even before the Amazon Prime Video show’s fourth season. Serge, often known as Frenchie, is a crucial member of Billy Butcher’s titular anti-Vought vigilante group.

Frenchie, a jack-of-all-trades with a background as a hired gun, is haunted by his previous crimes, and his huge heart is on full display in his relationship with Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara). By the end of Season 3 of The Boys, Frenchie and Kimiko had parted.

With Frenchie and Kimiko pursuing a platonic coworker relationship in the fourth season, Frenchie has turned his attention to another romantic possibility: Colin Hauser (Elliot Knight). Frenchie and Colin establish their 𝓈ℯ𝓍ual connection in the first few episodes of The Boys season 4, but Frenchie appears hesitant to continue on a full-fledged romantic journey. Frenchie was recruited to 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 Colin’s family years ago, something he is unaware of. Even though Colin is one of Frenchie’s most significant same-𝓈ℯ𝓍 romances, the program mentions her bi𝓈ℯ𝓍uality several times before The Boys season 4’s plot.

The Boys Season 2 strongly suggested that Frenchie was bi𝓈ℯ𝓍ual.

Frenchie’s new relationship is a key focus of The Boys season 4.

As early as its sophomore outing, The Boys made references to Frenchie’s bi𝓈ℯ𝓍uality, so the fact that the character is pursuing a relationship with Colin — after dating Kimiko — shouldn’t come as a huge shock to viewers. Notably, the series hinted that Frenchie was romantically involved with Jay (Michael Ayres). During season 2, The Boys delves into Frenchie’s story and past, spotlighting the time he spent as a hired gun and criminal with Jay and weapons supplier Cherie (Jordana Lajoie). Notably, Jay’s death seems to hit Frenchie particularly hard, especially given the fraught circumstances.

“The Boys never outright states that the trio had a polyamorous relationship, but the subtext is very much there…”

While tasked with following The Lamplighter for Butcher’s team, Frenchie receives a frantic call from Cherie, who explains that Jay is dying from an overdose. Instead of completing the mission at hand, Frenchie rushes to Jay’s side. Later, he explains that Jay passed away after another overdose. Throughout the show’s recollection of Frenchie’s past criminal dealings, it’s heavily implied that he was romantically involved with Jay and Cherie. The Boys never outright states that the trio had a polyamorous relationship, but the subtext is very much there for viewers to pick up on.

The Boys has hinted to Frenchie’s bi𝓈ℯ𝓍uality in other episodes as well.

The explicit on-screen confirmation of Frenchie’s bi𝓈ℯ𝓍uality did not come out of nowhere in The Boys Season 4.

Frenchie makes other comments that suggest his bi𝓈ℯ𝓍uality. Although he doesn’t feel the need to “come out,” Frenchie’s queerness is ingrained in the character’s actions, feelings, and comments. In addition to his relationship with Jay, who he lovingly refers to as “my Dorothy,” Frenchie insists on having a more gender-inclusive array of strippers at a bachelor party for Mother’s Milk’s (Laz Alonso) that The Boys throw. Later on, Frenchie even tells Mother’s Milk to be more “open-minded“ about Love Sausage. The signs were there long before season 4; confirmation of Frenchie’s bi𝓈ℯ𝓍uality didn’t come out of nowhere.

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What’s refreshing about Frenchie’s relationship with Colin is that the show doesn’t dwell on their queerness. Instead, it treats the relationship as it would any other, all while adding a layer of complexity regarding their shared past. Bi𝓈ℯ𝓍ual characters shouldn’t need to “prove” their identities by engaging in on-screen relationships with partners of multiple genders. Nonetheless, The Boys‘ explicit focus on Elliot Knight’s Colin and his relationship with Frenchie marks the first time some viewers have considered Frenchie’s queerness. Moreover, for viewers who see themselves reflected in Frenchie, The Boys‘ more clear-cut narrative is powerful.