Fans of The Boys are revisiting the shocking death of Translucent from season 1, as the latest episode of season 5 brings back the consequences of that pivotal moment. In episode 3, Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid) is forced to confront his past actions after killing the invisible member of The Seven.
Translucent's death occurred in season 1 when Hughie, with the help of Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and Frenchie (Tomer Capone), captured the supe. After discovering Translucent's impenetrable skin, they inserted an explosive device into his rectum. When Translucent escaped and tried to convince Hughie to let him go, Hughie detonated the bomb, killing him instantly.
The episode also highlights the character Maverick, Translucent's son, who first appeared as a child at his father's funeral in season 2. Maverick later reappears in the spin-off series Gen V as an adult with the same invisibility powers, played by Australian actor Nicholas Hamilton. His real name is Samuel Schecht, and he serves as a Resident Assistant at Godolkin University.
Translucent was portrayed by Alex Hassell, who has since gained fame for his role in Rivals on Disney+. The character only appeared in three episodes of The Boys, but his death set off a chain of events that continue to reverberate through the series.
New episodes of The Boys air every Wednesday on Prime Video, with the first three episodes available to stream now.
