Here’s Why Frenchie Killed Colin’s Family in ‘The Boys’

In the gripping Season 4 of ‘The Boys’, Frenchie, portrayed by Tomer Capone, finds himself in a romantic twist with Colin, played by Elliot Knight, who works at Starlight House. Their budding relationship takes a tragic turn by Episode 4, when Colin discovers the harsh truth about Frenchie’s past actions—Frenchie was the one who killed his family.

Frenchie’s history of violence isn’t new to viewers. He has often been depicted as someone’s tool for darker deeds. This season, it’s revealed that before he was part of The Boys, he was under the employ of Little Nina (Katia Winter), a feared Russian mob boss and drug dealer. Frenchie’s tasks were not always of his own choosing, highlighting the complexities of his moral and criminal dilemmas.

The story takes a deeper dive when Colin shares that his mother was a federal judge who aggressively pursued violent crimes, specifically targeting a Russian mafia group led by a woman from Brighton Beach. This detail hints that Little Nina might have ordered the hit on Colin’s family to protect her criminal interests, assigning Frenchie to carry out the dreadful act.

The revelation surfaces painfully as Colin recounts to Frenchie how he hid under his bed, awakened by the sound of gunshots that killed his family. He later recognizes Frenchie as the killer by a scar on his ankle during a heart-wrenching confrontation.

The fallout is devastating. Colin, consumed by rage and shock, attacks Frenchie, who, overwhelmed by guilt, does not defend himself and even encourages Colin to continue. However, Colin stops short of killing Frenchie but tells him to stay away, effectively ending their relationship.

Given the circumstances, it seems improbable that Colin and Frenchie could ever mend their fractured bond. The truth about Frenchie has not only shattered their romantic connection but has also added a layer of complexity to Frenchie’s character, driving home the theme of regret and redemption that ‘The Boys’ explores so vividly. As the season progresses, we might see more on whether Frenchie can ever make amends for the irreversible damage he’s caused.

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