Butcher Takes Compound V For The First Time | The Boys

After years of hating supes, Butcher is that last person you'd expect to be taking Compound V. What will happen when he confronts Gunpowder with these newfound powers? Watch The Boys on Prime Video.
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[@PrimeVideoUK]

What superpower would you love to have?

[@trasegorsuch5140]

I guess the basics. You know, super strength, endurance, and being bulletproof.

[@maggiendetei3596]

Butcher's he is the real og

[@vivashvanbhushan3422]

i would have the basics like trase said but then additionally i would choose invisibility or teleport

[@BrianD.Stringham1593]

The basics for me, super strength, super speed, the ability to fly, being bulletproof, heat vision, super hearing, etc. But I would also add the ability to read / control minds, read body language, the ability to control / stop time and also travel through time by singing and dancing to different genres of songs and music, wall through wall, super sonic scream, the ability to shapeshift myself and other people by using our reflections in the mirror (or maybe just switch bodies, to make things easier for the both of us) and the ability to juggling. That’s it, that’s all I want to try and do as a superhero, supervillain or antihero! ☕️

[@thebruh2019]

The power that when you flip someone off it creates a huge shockwave

[@spd5241]

“It don’t change what you are” This line gives us a glimpse of a comic-accurate Butcher and his hatred towards supes.

[@PortableUruguay]

butcher has always been like this?

[@MrDCHun]

@@PortableUruguay i think so, he hates supes in general. thats why he and starlight have a back and forth relationship, even had her in his crosshairs at one point but decided not to pull the trigger bc of hughie

[@jwill5892]

​@@PortableUruguayYes ever sense Homelander graped his wife

[@matthewriley7826]

Too bad he and Shetty never met, they’d be right chums.

[@Sulamanjansulttaani]

Who wouldnt hate soup, like are you drinkable or eatable?!

[@TheHeirofDrakkon]

Ironically, this makes it look like Homelander did it.

[@andytay5507]

YES! Yes it does!

[@user-rl2rw3tp6s]

Homelander is not the only superhero who could have laser eyes.

[@andytay5507]

@@user-rl2rw3tp6s but to the general public he is the only one known to have them, so far. Therefore the implication that Zack makes is correct.

[@TheTurkishLegends]

@@andytay5507 Have you forgot the compound V roided baby that Butcher used

[@andytay5507]

@@TheTurkishLegends Yes and no. I only watch clips so I hadn't seen that.

[@highaquatic3055]

gunpower shot exactly where his heart was. thats precise asf

[@jimmyreece5781]

Accurate*

[@brandan5708]

@@jimmyreece5781 *precise Precise is a synonym of accurate. Learn before you correct.

[@thatoneguy4584]

@@brandan5708 I mean, technically speaking, they are slightly different, but in everyday use it doesn’t matter.

[@auugh43546]

@@jimmyreece5781 those are synonyms dude

[@jimmyreece5781]

@@brandan5708 Wrong. You can be precise but not be on target.

[@kenthefele113]

Giving an average person Compound V makes them incredibly strong. So I love how this scene shows that when someone like Butcher gets it, he pretty much becomes another Homelander. Although he’s probably still weaker than him since this is Temporary V.

[@mr.trouble827]

Did you watched ep 2 on The Boys animation?

[@exzile4166]

and now hughie has teleportation power lul

[@rubicon5784]

Hughie looked like he shrank instead of teleport

[@raymoirai]

Well without the complete psychopathy

[@nottelling5929]

@@raymoirai he's insane in a different way

[@brettwilson359]

Butcher with Homelanders powers is WAY more scary.

[@thestain2698]

Scarier* I’m sorry I couldn’t help it

[@spinachos1868]

@@thestain2698 scarier is a superlative whilst more can be used as well, nothing incorrect about it

[@abhyudaytiwari630]

@@spinachos1868 yup exactly

[@-Aashish-]

@@thestain2698 Boooooo

[@jowen24k53]

​@@spinachos1868 hitting him with the hard facts and logic

[@jillbill7752]

All of the supes in this series have advanced strength, generally around the same level, all are bulletproof and whatever, pop claw was squatting like 9 plates for reps and they said this season the max bench is 5 tons I think? So there’s a lot of variance but butcher is obviously on the high end for strength, gunpowder wasn’t even close.

[@Homie-boi]

yea it was like Superman vs deadshot

[@bassisku]

In season 2 there was a lot of talk in the episodes with the hospital. Lamplighter said they were turning compound V to give solid powers every time and that the people there were just test subjects. The point of this version of compound V is to give reliable solid powers.

[@tahtweirdo2874]

It helps that butcher as combat experience that allows him to have a upper hand against reckless superhero’s.

[@willchalloner6643]

Yeah in the comics and the show supes vary wildly in strength, a person like Homelander being far above almost any other supe, whereas some are just humans with powers like Mesmer In the comics Butcher also takes V he doesn’t get powers but he does get Super strength and durability like here, it’s stated that he’s on the higher end of Supes, still would get destroyed by homelander and most of the 7 but able to outfight almost any other supe with exceptions like Stormfront

[@crim3574]

@༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ ye the new episode kinda debunked that

[@pforparody9282]

When you realise Billy butcher is ex sas and with compound v giving him superpowers is like well trained home lander

[@gimzod76]

I thought he was an ex royal marine not sas

[@DvornyashkaDiaries]

@@gimzod76His dad said that Butcher escaped from home to join SAS.

[@godofwar8454]

@@DvornyashkaDiaries yes he did in episode 7 it shows him leaving his brother

[@sadaasdafa8635]

In the comics he’s an ex-member of the Royal Marines. In the series he’s ex-SAS. The scene when he leaves to join the SAS does not makes a lot of sense though. People don’t just join the SAS - they have to apply for it after already joining the military, passing their training and serving in their chosen regiment/unit up to a certain amount of time.

[@liamcollins9183]

@@sadaasdafa8635 maybe he went to the army first, then passed the SAS trials later. Its very possible that his Dad simply wasn't being precise when he said Billy went off to join the SAS

[@trevorgarcia5999]

I love how in the show both butcher and homelander make it look like using the laser eyes isn’t effortless. It takes effort and is even a little bit painful. It’s a cool detail that gives the show a realistic take on superheros

[@alexlegoboy3513]

I think at first it takes quite a bit of effort and it's quite painful having all that heat and energy coming out of your eyes but after using it a few times you get used to it and it starts to be quite easy to use.

[@trevorgarcia5999]

@@alexlegoboy3513 yeah I agree. And we can see that kinda

[@kingol4801]

I mean, Superman in recent DC movies also has impact behind his heat vision. Even more so, even

[@CrownofMischief]

And yet Homelander still decided to laser the guys on the plane

[@jwill5892]

Didn't seem to hurt Super baby

[@phillippage8127]

Love that if you rank ordered every human on the planet that the supes wouldn't want to have powers, Butcher would be at the very top. He ends up getting powers that allow him to easily overpower other powerful, well trained supes like Gunpowder. Ha

[@solarityrealms3666]

I don’t think gunpowder is well trained, remember the flashback scene?

[@regobing5435]

Name one well trained Supe except Blindspot Yeah

[@raynard3]

@@regobing5435 Maeve and Soldier Boy

[@TheBlackAztec3]

@@regobing5435 noir

[@livid1855]

@@solarityrealms3666 He's a great shot.

[@ovskii96]

I kinda like the idea that whatever power V gives you is the kind of power you want deep down. For Hughie, it's having the ability to get people he cares about to safety. For Butcher, it's having Homelander's powers.

[@user-oy1cg3mr2x]

I think something to do with genetics

[@xyp293]

​@@user-oy1cg3mr2x yup. In gen v Andre got the same powers that his dad did. Also Ryan, obviously.

[@jabax9664]

​@@xyp293 yea but the original comment was talking about temp V

[@otissupreme7918]

and for Zoe, it's to have snakes in her mouth

[@TheWhiteTiger101]

Like One Punch Man

[@vasyan123]

So did Butcher pretest his superpowers before facing Gunpowder? Because it would be very awkward if bulletproof wasn't one of them.

[@SlimTheydy]

We saw his cut on his cheek was already healed, even if he didn't know he had bulletproof skin he probably assumed he had similar powers to Kimiko

[@meethindocha1824]

He probably punches a few tiles before coming

[@nathandrake9129]

Most supes are bulletproof.

[@Darth_Bateman]

All shoes are bulletproof in this universe.

[@levi0394]

@@Darth_Bateman ah yes, my shoes are also bulletproof as well

[@herrflantier3739]

He has a lot of loyalty for Soulja Boy

[@blackgatecertified6952]

Tell em

[@MerthanE]

Youuuuuuuuu

[@ihmansamsuri9866]

A loyal Bottom he was.

[@borris3768]

Soldier*

[@agua246]

@@borris3768 No, I'm pretty sure it's Soulja Boy

[@toastyeditz]

I still love this series, but find it ironic Billy seems to have gotten the exact same powers as Homelander

[@jamaglaqui3912]

It’s like u get the powers of the supe u hate the most

[@nimpsonkinkson1924]

I wonder if he can fly as well

[@anxxxiety862]

i feel like it fits. they are two side of the same coin.

[@billybutcher3164]

Got a problem

[@seanc41556]

Don't know if ironic is the word for it.... Maybe it has something to do with personality, Homelander and Butcher are polar opposites but very similar at the same time.

[@GamingWithFINALSECRET]

0:42 This smile gives me chills and infinite goosebumps!

[@Ankitkumar-qh1cp]

Well then you would have died at "daddy's home." If u know what I mean.

[@lorenzomereu03]

wouldn’t want to see that in front of me for sure

[@GamingWithFINALSECRET]

@@lorenzomereu03 Yeah...

[@AlphaBlazer]

Butcher Vs Homelander is gonna be f**kin DIABOLICAL

[@joenaomeke2700]

Homelander loses miserably Because Butcher have the brawler style meanwhile Homelander is laser pointer spammer

[@salmolin]

@@joenaomeke2700 nope. Homelander is still FAR STRONGER than butcher

[@heroforhire6921]

@@salmolin homelander isn’t as trained as Butcher thou

[@anjaneyasreetrout2444]

@@joenaomeke2700 IIRC Butcher was an ex-SAS soldier. They are known for being bonafide badasses.

[@lacasadehonor9408]

What are butcher powers?

[@sujayshah13]

1:07 Butcher's expression before he punches Gunpowder 🔥

[@victuz]

Man was like "Hehe boy, at last"

[@lonelyhound]

Auto generated captions in the beginning : "Why are you protecting Soulja boy"

[@izshtar]

he be crankin that

[@knowledgeoftheworld4919]

He is a bad singer

[@Sinreher]

I've been calling him Soulja Boy from the beginning.

[@akilkotamarti1000]

Butcher having Homelander's powers is a great way of showing that when you obsess over someone you hate so much, eventually you become like them.

[@Brook11223]

Butcher vs. A member of the Boondock Saints so awesome. His powers starting to manifest as he fought Gunpowder so crazy. What I loved about Butcher was the scene at his apartment watching the lego video Ryan made paying tribute to his mom. In that moment you can tell Butcher really that spark of light, that moment of normalcy. That was a beautiful gift Becca's son gave to Billy Butcher.

[@misochasm1433]

Ayy

[@nothere413]

Cameron? His name is Ryan.

[@Brook11223]

@@nothere413 Thank you for the correction.

[@UltimaPowers]

That's where I recognise him from! Funny how that Reedus is a household name and no-one knows this guy.

[@Skragzy]

1:03 "standing here I realize"

[@Adam-mv4fw]

"you were just like me"

[@spider-mangamer7822]

"But who's to judge"

[@9h0st79]

"the right from wrong"

[@gigachad6885]

I have the power to break you chain because of my NANOMACHINES SON (they harden in response to physical trauma, you can't hurt me Jack) I could break your quotes in two, with my bare hands !

[@Adam-mv4fw]

@@gigachad6885 boooo

[@nerve9272]

Butcher without the V was scary enough.

[@burritocat5076]

Rewatching this after episode 7, that line "I didn't see it happen" makes so much more sense now.

[@ysammo214]

Care to elaborate? I cant remember what the relevance is. Did he mean he wasnt there for the betrayal but still knew it was happening?

[@jjwrighty0557]

@@ysammo214 I'm pretty sure Noir said to Stan that everyone but gunpowder went along with the betrayal in the cartoon version of Noir's flashback

[@thorbat]

​@@ysammo214Nah, he was kept in the dark from that plan because they knew he'd side with Soldier Boy.

[@SoundMadeVisual]

Very much reminded me of Zod getting his powers once he landed on Earth for the first time against Kal El in MOS.

[@myusername3689]

role reversal I guess

[@dimazfantasy5252]

And also they both are veteran trained soldiers as well

[@quantommy]

The guy who plays Gunpowder could play a perfect Frank Woods.

[@Chosen9038]

So true sounds like him

[@quantommy]

@@Chosen9038 when he said Nicaragua, my brain went bonkers

[@Chosen9038]

@@quantommy hahaha i know right 😅🤣

[@epicgamerzfail4575]

@@quantommy bruh I thought I was the only one, glad to see others think that too

[@WTFisTingispingis]

I could see it.

[@Darth_Bateman]

1:04 Nanomachines ,son.

[@jtho8937]

STANDING HERE

[@loboprime3045]

I REALIZE

[@I11Vanon]

YOU WERE LIKE ME

[@9SooS9]

TRYING TO MAKE HISTORY

[@Michael-ys7hw]

The moment every Boys fan has been waiting for since the first season. Hopefully, they will continue this story in Season 4!

[@user-vn6ki6gs8w]

The way he just ragdolls when getting shot is just too funny to me

[@ezekielburgos7800]

Now he's a real super villain with powers

[@addictedtojet]

His left eye is called "Des" and his right eye is called "Troy". - Skurge the Butcher

[@goku8621]

I’m sorry but every time they say Soldier Boy I think of Soulja boy 😂😂😂

[@bolikde9389]

wooooh

[@asdf852asdf]

I liked the explanation somebody gave that compound V gives the power based on the person itself and is not a random power up nor is it interchangeable, is like an stats based power up (which is true now that they have shown them use it twice and get the same ability), So Butcher getting similar powers to Homelander shows that the only thing he seeks is revenge and needs to be equal to him to beat him while somebody like M.M could possibly get something similar but also a medicinal related power because of his background and nature, Hughie makes sense having teletransportation powers since through all the series hes done the most infiltration while also tryng to run away from everything

[@ChicagoScorpion]

Wonder what Frenchie could get?

[@Nibbenji2077]

@@ChicagoScorpion love sausage

[@jschlattfunnymic3069]

i’m very upset that neither of them claimed that they were the law

[@s4xtt]

Is really poetic Butcher developed Homelander's signature go to power, kinda representing that both of them are actually the same

[@CrazyCrafter223]

The true victim here was that poor Challenger

[@johno1544]

It looks like they really sliced that car in half for the shot at the end. Love when they do practical effects like that.

[@LeumazDnazor]

The best cgi is the cgi used sparingly

[@BradiKal61]

Butcher has some 'Cyclops lost his ruby goggles' issues with his eye beams

[@jacobd1984]

I’m very curious to find out how far they’ve actually gotten with the experimental serum. Like, was what Butcher took supposed to give those specific powers, or was it random?

[@brandan5708]

It was a strain that maeve gave to him (i think it was maeve if i remember)

[@johnyu4436]

Maeve gave him 3 vials of the Temp V and Hughie used one to get teleportation as his power so it seems to be unique effects for each person

[@Danjor369]

I feel so bad for gunpowder 😭

[@polo86cfahrer]

I hope Sean Patrick Flanery will one day make Boondock Saints III. I'm glad that he was able to draw attention to himself again with a small role in The Boys.

[@hi3r0glyph]

I have no idea why but Butcher's lazer eyes seem to be kind of hurting him too? Maybe he's just not very used to them that's why I feel like that.

[@wordswordswords413]

You gotta remember this is a different version of compound V with a different success rate and different lasting effects

[@rebelfriend1818]

growing pains

[@duncanidaho998]

it's frenzied flame...

[@hidan407]

@@wordswordswords413 So does he take it 1 time and he got powers forever?

[@ares915]

@@hidan407 no, they only last for 24 hours give or take

[@saken5172]

bro the subtitles in the beginning say “why are you protecting soulja boy” 💀

[@KaiserNightcoreMusic]

0:26 that moment in fiction when the aggressor knows he f****d it up.

[@cbccinematics2806]

Where’s Omni Man when you need him

[@ikedrakeford7164]

In another universe lol

[@sarapinkdiamond866]

@@ikedrakeford7164 lol

[@thomasbullins]

Omniman is back in his own universe after feeding Homelander his own heart ----

[@s.d.perkins990]

What's Gunpowder's superpower anyway? 100% precision with those guns?

[@ItsButterBean1020]

Basically looks like it So I guess he’s kinda like Deadshot?

[@tobyoneil1969]

yeah essentially thats his draw (no pun) but its safe to say he does have a modest level of durability given how much of a beat down he took off of a suped up butcher plus his precision aim might be a power, something in his brain that allows for fast and very accurate calculations

[@JordnD]

Considering the Malory flashback I don't even think he has 100% accuracy 😂

[@Pwilliams4000]

Yeah I guess so

[@TheSoldier1984]

Skills of Deadshot with Judge Dredd’s Look In the comics

[@jamersan5565]

Butcher is so badass with his powers

[@Dannymiles1987]

His power comes from trauma. Just like Homelander. Homelander looked up to solider boy. Similarly Butcher looks up to Homelander. Not the same way. But the same way. V formula amplifies these trauma/emotion/need. The need to be powerful.

[@Spacebaryonyx]

1:03 “standing here, i realize that your just like me trying to make history”

[@GamingWithFINALSECRET]

Go Super Butcher Go!

[@KazumaSatouReal]

When you become the thing you hated the most

[@Andrew-gv6br]

2:26 This whole sequence is the most violent we’ve ever seen butcher, and I believe his line here also doubles as his opinion on himself after he took the V

[@gustavomarcondes3908]

Btw, if you think about it, the actor probably looked super funny with his eyes open without lads CGi

[@yeetdepilot6685]

"Why are you protecting Soulja boy" The captions don't lie

[@anshumansharma4566]

it's interesting how everyone gets a different power according to their nature. people like homelander, soldier boy, butcher get superior ones while hughie gets a power to just get away from situations just like he always wants to get away from his problems.

[@isaacpianos5208]

What He never wants to get away from his problems There are like 6 scenes in the first season just about how much his father wants him to let the past in the past and do nothing, but Hughie didn't like that idea

[@anshumansharma4566]

@@isaacpianos5208 chill dude it's just a web series

[@isaacpianos5208]

@@anshumansharma4566 but you wrote about it... Can I do it too?

[@jhonthecat5061]

@@anshumansharma4566 Shut up dude, you can't comment something and not expect someone to comment back

[@jamesr.2017]

I love how Gunpowder is based on Judge Dredd and he’s getting beat up by the real Dredd

[@TherealDGaming]

Butcher : "Why are you protecting Soldier Boy?" The subtitles : "Why are you protecting Soulja Boy?"

[@kingkaleb5600]

Butcher wasn't a whole lot stronger, and didn't use his laser vision until after he won... But he had the experience from fighting people as strong as him, knew where to get hit and hit in return.

[@Afghanman25]

That's diabolical

[@lamiskariner974]

In an alternate universe Gunpowder tried to save Soulja Boy.

[@Anupamprime]

I hope in season 4 Butcher uses Compound V (blue) and get permanent powers instead

[@peluflw5295]

I like that his eye laser is orange

[@Yoshikage-Bowie]

In this scene, Butcher became similar as the two men he hates the most : Homelander and his father.

[@giannifois8948]

Imagine the poor man who found his car cut in half

[@keanu4489]

Am I the only one who felt kinda bad for Gunpowder? I thought he’d have more screen-time

[@GuitarGunner]

Yeh I agree. His character could have had a cool redemption arc or something. Welp, not anymore....

[@vigneshv3846]

He's a maniac who gets a kick out of massacring people with guns. He doesn't deserve redemption.

[@user-mv7ho8ts7z]

Eh.

[@roronoalaw7772]

@@GuitarGunner What would he be redeeming for? Guy didn’t do anything wrong

[@Kenny-sl6hb]

@@roronoalaw7772 Are you going to ignore the fact that he shot Butcher for no goddam reason and he almost died ?

[@seko77889]

This is the moment butcher became heisenlander

[@xXMaJ3StYXx]

THE CAPTIONS "Why are you protecting soulja boy?"

[@cortexius181]

YOUUUUUU

[@therealtimmyiy]

the thing about temp v is that it doesnt change who you are, but infects your brain regardless, temp v gives powers to people based on their personality, butchers so filled up with revenge against homelander that the v gave him the abilities of him, hughie got the ability to teleport, most of the time he feels trapped and just wants to leave.

[@interviolet6675]

I loved how painful they made heat vision for someone using it for the first time How unpredictable and very high recoil? For lack of a better word Like its a high strain if you're not used to it

[@Zmal93]

Daemon Targaryen was taking notes at 3:03

[@DavidSmith-kx8yd]

Funny how similar Butch and Homelanders powers are when compound V is in them.

[@DirtySam0410]

If you watch the video from 2:41 in 0.25x speed, you can actually see Gunpowder's left lower jaw being punched right out of his mouth, now that area of what WAS his left lower jaw, is completely hollowed out.

[@chadbinette3201]

So what exactly was gunpowders super power? Kinda seems like a human with a lot of guns

[@GlassesAndCoffeeMugs]

This scene was badass lol temp V was such a great addition to the show

[@moneygrowslikegrass]

This scene shows pretty well the main idea of The Boys, that anyone with powers like that will use them for bad eventually.

[@hbgguled2495]

Gunpowder had it coming

[@mentalphysics1941]

0:45 When you been hitting the gym and run into the guy who bullied you in high school

[@Jarmen__Kell]

It's ironic that out of all possible powers. Butcher got same ones as Homelander. Well okay maybe except flight :P tho who knows maybe he can fly but haven't tried / doesn't know how.

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Maybe he just needs a little push from Homelander? 🤔 kzbin.infot8SrdlLfVWY

[@sanketvaria9734]

I would want super butcher to return

[@JoshisJoshisJosh]

Captions: why are you protecting soulja boy YOUUUUUUU

[@den_hvite_guden]

1:06 Karl's face

[@marombeiromirim8043]

[Add the power to fly, and you unlock Homebutcher skin in the game!]

[@LSK47]

The one who hates the sup so much finally becomes one

[@delvin0965]

“Take enough roids, you can do anything” -superhero movie

[@gamers-xh3uc]

1:04 that could have being a strong meme potential of “standing here I realise” if it punch him longer

[@ketchupunicorn1750]

Idk why, but I like the way laser beams in this universe doesn't instantly cauterize the injury

[@yisraelaufrichtig6742]

Ngl I kinda feel bad for Gunpowder as he was abused

[@CommandoDuck]

Butcher's heat vision is so badass just like General Zod's from man of steel

[@dimazfantasy5252]

And also they both are experienced veteran soldiers as well

[@TMoDDD]

Another wasted character first was Lamplighter and now Gunpowder.

[@xaracen7207]

em, the gunbreak is only possible if BOTH are strong enough....

[@yunehversomi1458]

Bullets didn’t work. But maybe my hands will!

[@user-sj6zp3vd9b]

I think butcher would actually be stronger than Homelander if i took Compound V, because he's just the stronger person.

[@JacobBen94]

What a coincidence he got the same powers as homelander

[@guiwars2]

Actually Butcher takes V-24, not Compound V!

[@stonysheep4364]

Yeah buddy. As if he'd give you a second chance when you shot him 3 times in the chest.

[@neiliewheeliebin]

Hes become the thing he hates the most, Homelander

[@PrimeVideoUK]

It's a SPECIAL kind of friendship 🤩 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJexoXt5ZbGfqJo

[@gamerZANZUS]

I have a feeling this William fella might have a bit of an anger issue, I sure do hope he manages to work through it with the help of friends and family, maybe a wife or brother!

[@titord6031]

0:47 that man is strong too, to keep deagle in his hands and let it break xd

[@Shadow-ve2yc]

"Why are you protecting Soulja boy"

[@austinlester1683]

Dude should definitely take over wolverine character.

[@xjamdoidst5167]

1:57 bro thought he was mason

[@hazim-odd-is-he347]

He could be a great Zod