Lenny Butcher

Leonard Butcher, better known as Lenny, is a minor posthumous character of the Amazon series The Boys. He is Billy Butcher's younger brother.
==Background==
Lenny was described by his aunt Judy as a "skinny, nervous, little bugger," much like Hughie. He had a close relationship with Billy and was one of the few people who was able to curb his brother's violent behavior, such as while they where in grade school and Lenny was able to stop Billy from beating another boy named Dorian before he killed him after the latter broke Lenny's nose, causing Billy to become protective of his younger brother.
Growing up, the two of them were both physically abused by their father Sam, and unlike Billy, Lenny was implied to have taken the abuse very hard. At some point before the events of Season 1, Lenny committed suicide by shooting himself in the head, leading a devastated Billy to believe that Sam's abuse was what drove Lenny to kill himself and blames his father for his brother's death.
Years after Lenny's death, Billy met Hughie and came to treat him like his younger brother, particularly because of how much Hughie resembled Lenny in both appearance and personality. This is later confirmed when Billy briefly hallucinates Lenny in Hughie's place during their mission in Russia to locate the weapon that supposedly killed Soldier Boy.
==The Boys Series ==
===The Boys: Season 3===
===="The Only Man in the Sky"====
In Butcher's dream, Lenny appears on a television screen, cautioning Butcher from injecting himself with Temp V and reminding him of what Becca would think of it.
===="The Last Time to Look on This World of Lies"====
In Russia, Butcher jokingly remarks about Hughie vomiting green bile, a side effect of taking Temp V. After Hughie responds, Lenny briefly appears in his place, reminding Butcher of their similarities.
===="Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed"====
During their mission to find Mindstorm, Butcher stepped on a trap, causing a small explosion. While incapacitated, Mindstorm quickly used his powers to place Butcher into a catatonic state, having him relive certain memories from his childhood, many of which included Lenny. One day, the duo were at home playing cards until their father, Sam Butcher, appeared drunk and upset. Lenny quickly hid in the closet while Billy confronted their father, taking a hard beating before he stormed off. Lenny slowly emerged from his hiding place and comforted his brother.
At one point, Billy was found dealing Marijuana at school and in a fit of rage, began beating the headmaster with a stapler. Lenny attempted to intervene, only to receive a punch to face, something Billy quickly regretted and apologized for. Afterwards, they went to a local bar with their father who, instead of scolding Billy, praised him for his actions, expressing pride for being a “tough guy” and disappointment in Lenny for being a “poof”.
When Billy was old enough, he left to join the Royal Marines despite Lenny begging him to stay. Right before leaving, Billy insulted Lenny for being a “poof”, resembling his father in that moment. Despite Billy’s efforts, he was unable to visit Lenny, leading Lenny to believe he was abandoned by him and ultimately committing suicide.
While in his memories, Lenny begins speaking to adult Billy. He blames Billy for leaving him to endure their father’s abuse, stating that he only brings harm to people that love him or in Hughie’s case, corrupts him. He leaves Billy with a final wanting before killing himself, forcing him awake.
==Personality==
According to various accounts of him, Lenny seemed to be much like Hughie in attitude: good-natured and kind, the polar opposite of his brother Billy. Also, much like Hughie, Lenny acted as somebody who was able to balance Billy's violent and often murderous tendencies.
==Relationships==
===Family===
*Sam Butcher - Father, Abuser
*Connie Butcher - Mother
*Billy Butcher - Elder Brother
*Becca Butcher † - Sister-In-Law
*Ryan Butcher - Step-Nephew
*Judy Atkinson - Aunt
===Enemies===
*Dorian Savory - School Bully
==References==
Category:Male Characters
Category:Deceased
fr:Lenny Butcher
Category:Season Three Characters
Category:Minor Characters
Category:The Boys (TV series) Characters
Category:Suicidal
Category:Posthumous
Category:Humans