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What Happened to Hughie's Dad in the Boys? Hughie's Dad: Character Sketch

Hughie's dad suffered a stroke in Season 4 of 'The Boys,' leaving him brain dead and near death.

by M Nishali

Updated Jun 21, 2024

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What Happened to Hughie's Dad in the Boys? Hughie's Dad: Character Sketch

What Happened to Hughie's Dad in the Boys?

In Season 4 of 'The Boys,' Hughie's dad suffers a stroke, which leaves him brain dead and fighting for his life. Hughie feels guilt for not answering his dad's call before the stroke. Despite desperate attempts, including seeking Compound V to save him, his dad's condition worsens.

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Ultimately, with his mom's subtle intervention, there's a glimmer of hope as his dad's health surprisingly improves. The storyline highlights Hughie's emotional struggle and the complex choices faced in the face of imminent loss.

Hughie's Dad: Character Sketch

Name

Hugh Campbell Sr.

Portrayed by

Simon Pegg

Role

Hughie's father

Health Issue

Suffers a stroke leading to brain death

Relationship

Father of Hughie Campbell

The Boys TV Series

'The Boys' is a TV show on Amazon Prime Video about a group of vigilantes who take on corrupt superheroes misusing their powers. It's based on a comic book by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson and stars actors like Karl Urban and Jack Quaid.

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The series mixes action, drama, and dark humor to explore themes of power and morality. Since its debut in July 2019, 'The Boys' has gained popularity for its edgy storytelling and unique take on superhero tropes, spawning a successful franchise.

The Boys Plot

'The Boys' follows a world where superheroes are celebrities managed by a powerful corporation, Vought International. The story focuses on The Boys, led by Billy Butcher, who seek to expose and confront corrupt superheroes, especially The Seven, Vought's premier team.

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As tensions rise between The Boys and The Seven, the series explores themes of power, celebrity, and the darker side of heroism in a satirical and action-packed narrative.

The Boys Cast

Actor/Actress

Character

Erin Moriarty

Annie January / Starlight

Antony Starr

John / Homelander

Jack Quaid

Hughie Campbell

Karl Urban

Billy Butcher

Laz Alonso

Marvin T. "Mother's Milk" / M.M.

Karen Fukuhara

Kimiko Miyashiro / The Female

Jessie T. Usher

Reggie Franklin / A-Train

Tomer Capone

Serge / Frenchie

Dominique McElligott

Margaret Shaw / Queen Maeve

Chace Crawford

Kevin Moskowitz / The Deep

Nathan Mitchell

Earving / Black Noir

Elisabeth Shue

Madelyn Stillwell

Colby Minifie

Ashley Barrett

Aya Cash

Klara Risinger / Stormfront

Claudia Doumit

Victoria Neuman



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