A secondary plot involves Frenchie confronting his past lover Colin, now dying from Compound V exposure. Here, “M4B” becomes literal — Frenchie’s repressed bisexuality and guilt converge.

“M4B” is not just another gory Boys episode; it’s a thesis statement on the loneliness of modern manhood. Each male protagonist is trapped — by his body, his father, or his past — and each responds with destruction. The episode’s title asks: When men seek other men, is it for connection or control? The answer, for now, is tragically both.

Meanwhile, Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid) find themselves at odds over the best course of action. Butcher's willingness to do whatever it takes to take down Vought International has always been a point of contention, and Hughie's growing unease with his tactics comes to a head.