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'The Boys' Season 4: Backlash against Frenchie's sexuality gets shut down after fans reveal series fact

Despite Kimiko insisting their relationship was purely platonic, many fans believed that Frenchie and her would end up together until Season 4 dropped

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Since 'The Boys' premiered on Thursday, June 13, there has been controversy surrounding the revelation of Frenchie's sexuality.

Prime Video's latest show has faced criticism from some fans regarding this development. However, many others are rallying to defend Frenchie and express their support for his sexual orientation.

Why is 'The Boys' facing backlash for revealing Frenchie's sexuality?

In Season 3 of 'The Boys', Frenchie and Kimiko developed a close bond, leading viewers to speculate about a possible romantic connection between them. Speculation heightened after they shared an on-screen kiss.

Despite Kimiko insisting their relationship was purely platonic, many fans believed otherwise.

Moving into Season 4, Frenchie's romantic interest shifts to Colin, whom he meets at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. It becomes evident that they share mutual feelings, culminating in an on-screen kiss and intimate scenes.

This upset fans who had rooted for Frenchie and Kimiko, feeling let down after investing in their potential as a couple for three whole seasons.

The sudden change left them feeling deceived and disappointed due to the false hope the show had previously created.

Many fans took to social media to criticize the creators and expressed their disapproval of Frenchie's bisexual or gay identity in comments on the show's and actors' posts.

Fans defend Frenchie from 'The Boys' and support his choice with valid reasoning 

On the other hand, many fans quickly came to Frenchie's defense when backlash arose over his revelation.

They pointed out instances where Frenchie showed interest in men, such as mentioning a threesome with Cherie and Jay and attempting to kiss Hughie.

These fans argue that the show had been hinting at Frenchie's bisexuality all along. They believe true fans would have anticipated this development, implying that those offended by Frenchie's sexuality might not fully grasp the nuances of the series.

Many fans swiftly came to Frenchie's defense on X when one fan mocked him for being gay. One fan wrote, "Are you watching with ur NOSE? he was been bi. go back to seasons 1-3 and pay attention to his dialogue. oh and dont make me bring up him, cherie, and JAY." 

Another fan said, "He’s always been bi lmao, even last season with Little Nina she makes fun of him for it. How are you shocked that the man obsessed with herogasm likes dudes." "He’s been bi since season 2 man keep up," wrote another fan.

Many fans began to criticize and mock those who were against Frenchie's sexuality. One fan noted, "Do y'all actually watch these shows or just b***h about something you've never watched for engagement?"

"People in the comments, did you watch this series with your a*s or what? In season 3 they agreed with kimiko that it was platonic, moreover In season 1 he kissed Hughie. In season 2 he was in a throuple with a man and a woman," commented an angry fan. 

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