It was hard not to wonder why some of the strongest supes like A-Train, Maeve, and Supersonic buckled before his red raging eyes, considering how none of the previous episodes portrayed the peak potential of Homelander's powers.
In The Boys' Herogasm episode, Homelander almost dies fighting Soldier Boy, Butcher, and Hughie, but the fact that he still puts up a decent fight makes him even scarier. From A-Train's redemption to his downfall, and from Hughie's lust for revenge to Starlight's fight for justice, the supe party becomes a backdrop for many revelations and resolutions of The Boys' overarching storylines. The party is jampacked with twists, obscenity, and a lot of slambang action that sets the stage for the season's end game.
In The Boys season 3, episode 7, "Herogasm," it almost feels like the orgy was a ploy to misguide viewers. For the first time, Homelander will be given a taste of his own medicine after three unlikely supes duking it out with him. The Boys' Herogasm party exceeds all expectations even though it depicts a supe orgy. The Herogasm fight shows that although his best abilities are laser-shooting eyes and super-flight, he is still a threat when it comes to ground and pounding. Butcher has always been a fighter, and even without being fueled by Compound V, he manages to stand his ground in a fist fight. He will hold on to his throne until someone comes up with a plan to end his reign. It is surprising that neither of the two can single-handedly overpower the flag-caped supe. After teaming with Hughie, Soldier Boy and Billy Butcher, Homelander was pinned down and technically defeated. Homelander's brush with doom is one of the highlights of the show.
Homelander's most vulnerable state is on full display when Butcher lasers him and he nervously mumbles, "What have you done?" He is the upgrade, which makes him even scarier.
It is hard to imagine what would happen if an all-powerful supe trio could not kill Homelander. Homelander is so widely feared because he handles the showdown well, despite all the limitations. Will Mother's Milk join the team if Compound V is its missing link? The idea that Homelander is not a cheap imitation of Soldier Boy is hammered down by their failure to kill him further. Homelander must tread carefully after The Boys' Herogasm fight.
Soldier Boy's story suggests that he has experience on the battlefield.
Prime Video's The Boys continues Friday. Billy Butcher will surprise Homelander with another "Oi!" moment?