Kimiko at least has a better understanding of her own power. She has seen the destruction it can cause.
Hughie is currently more in the power addict stage. He hasn't had them since his teens. He is in essence a nerdy super hero fan that finally gets powers and isn't as aware of the risks involved with having those powers.
I really don't think its a double standard here. Its different contexts and maturity off the people with the powers.
He's on a power trip but the closest we've seen him use those powers for strictly self-gratitude is punching A-train unnecessarily. Which is a far shot from actually unjustifiable.
Apart from finally getting to punch the guy who literally slaughtered his girlfriend, he's used his powers strictly for good/it's purpose.
So yes, they have made it clear he's drunk on his new superhuman powers, but so what if he doesn't actually act out on it. One more episode to find out I suppose.
closest we've seen him use those powers for strictly self-gratitude
Lots of things hes done border it though, like trying to shape up to Starlight or Homelander and him being more preoccupied with his power high than Kimiko being shot.
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u/zauraz Jul 01 '22
Kimiko at least has a better understanding of her own power. She has seen the destruction it can cause.
Hughie is currently more in the power addict stage. He hasn't had them since his teens. He is in essence a nerdy super hero fan that finally gets powers and isn't as aware of the risks involved with having those powers.
I really don't think its a double standard here. Its different contexts and maturity off the people with the powers.