as his world is shattered by a "heroic" accident, leading him into the path of the mysterious Billy Butcher
The series is set in a universe where superheroes, known as "Supes," are managed by the powerful corporation Vought International
The first four episodes of (Season 1) represent a brutal, satirical deconstruction of the superhero genre. By flipping the script on the "hero" archetype, the series explores themes of corporate corruption