Many viewers of The Boys season 4 have expressed their shock at the “reveal” that Frenchie (Tomer Capone) is bisexual, but the character’s queerness was disclosed well before the Amazon Prime Video show’s fourth outing. Serge, better known as Frenchie, is one of the key members of Billy Butcher’s titular anti-Vought vigilantes. A jack-of-all-trades with a history as a hired gun, Frenchie is haunted by his past mistakes, and his big heart is put on full display through his relationship with Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara). By the end of The Boys season 3, Frenchie and Kimiko split.

With Frenchie and Kimiko pursuing a platonic co-workers dynamic in the fourth season, Frenchie has moved on to another romantic possibility: Colin Hauser (Elliot Knight). Over the course of The Boys season 4’s first few episodes, Frenchie and Colin cement their sexual connection, but Frenchie seems hesitant to embark on a full-blown romantic track. Years ago, Frenchie was hired to kill Colin’s family — a fact the latter doesn’t know. Even though Colin is one of Frenchie’s most substantial same-sex relationships, the show refers to Frenchie’s bisexuality multiple times before The Boys season 4’s plot.

The Boys Season 2 Strongly Suggested 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.

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 At Frenchie’s Bisexuality In Other Episodes Too

The Explicit On-Screen Confirmation Of Frenchie’s Bisexuality Didn’t 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.

Why Frenchie & Colin’s Romance Story Works In The Boys Season 4

Frenchie & Colin’s Connection Feels Genuine – Despite Frenchie’s Big Secret

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.

New episodes of The Boys season 4 air on Thursdays through July 18, 2024.