Amidst the controversy surrounding Frenchie’s new romantic plotline in Season 4 of The Boys, Eric Kripke has taken the opportunity to remind fans why the backlash against his relationship with Kimiko is unjustified.
Frenchie’s bisexuality has been hinted at throughout the superhero series, but it was officially confirmed in the Season 4 premiere when he begins a romantic relationship with Colin, a worker at Starlight House.
The plot has sparked numerous online discussions, with several fans questioning, “What about Kimiko?”
Despite establishing in Season 3 that they are in a loving but platonic relationship, it is especially frustrating to be accused of cheating on Kimiko.
After careful consideration, Kripke has taken it upon himself to personally address the situation. In a post on X/Twitter, he shared a montage image from The Boys Season 3, depicting a conversation between Kimiko and Frenchie as they try to make sense of their awkward kiss.
Kimiko clarifies that their relationship is not limited to being just lovers, stating, “You have become my family.”This sentiment was accompanied by an image shared by Kripke with the caption, “Let’s just leave this here. #TheBoys Season 3.”
Just putting this here. #TheBoys Season 3. @TheBoysTV pic.twitter.com/qe4aE3tNiH
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) June 17, 2024
The showrunner’s post has generated numerous comments, with many expressing gratitude for bringing attention to the issue. One commenter wrote, “Thank you,”while another exclaimed, “I’ve been shouting this from the rooftops since the episodes first aired.”
A third person added, “Thank you for this, I was fighting for my life out here,”while a fourth person chimed in, “I’m so sorry this fandom is so pathetic. Y’all deserve better.”
A fifth individual stated, “From the beginning, they seemed more like siblings than romantic partners to me. Why is it difficult for people to understand that a man and a woman can have a close relationship without becoming romantically involved?”
Despite shipping Frenchie and Kimiko since Season 1, there are still some people who are not satisfied with the decision.
“One commenter stated that the problem lies in building romantic tension between characters, only to disappoint the audience with a different partner. They argued that this has nothing to do with sexuality, but rather creating a subplot that is quickly resolved with a weak explanation.”
Another person exclaimed, “You had me rooting for them for three entire seasons, only to destroy it,” while a third person chimed in with, “He’s acting like they shouldn’t even be together in the first place lol.”
Despite Frenchie’s new relationship being a key topic in The Boys Season 4, the show has faced criticism for being too “woke.”However, Kripke has a suggestion for those who hold this belief: simply find something else to watch.
“I am unapologetic about expressing my perspective in the show. If anyone wants to label it as ‘woke’ or whatever else, that is their choice. They are free to watch something else,”he stated in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
“But I will not hold back or make excuses for our actions. There are some viewers who see Homelander as the hero. How do you respond to that?”
The show is many things, but subtle is not one of them. If that is the impression you are getting from it, I simply throw up my hands in frustration.
The first three episodes of The Boys Season 4 are currently available for streaming on Prime Video. To stay updated, you can read our recaps for Episode 1, Episode 2, and Episode 3, and refer to our release schedule for information on when the next episode will be released.
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