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Looks notwithstanding, Soldier Boy being Homelanders father makes sense.
Of course the two strongest beings on Earth are father and son.
But its also thrilling for how it alters the central character dynamics going into the finale.
Were still likely due for another big fight, but the context is different now.
There are more variables and more possible endings.
But lets back up and talk about how we arrived at that crazy twist.
(Shades ofBlack Mirror.)
Later, he even brings up Soldier Boys PTSD, which he wont acknowledge himself.
Butcher is no worse for the wear, physically speaking, but hes been through hell.
Hughie could be next.
But after all that, does Butcher vow to act differently andstopputting his familys lives in danger?
In retrospect, Starlights dramatic live stream last episode was never going to have serious consequences for Homelander.
Still, theres a desperation to Homelander now that hasnt always been there.
Today is the day I saw you scared, she says, satisfied.
Throughout the season, theres been the sense that Homelander is slowly unraveling despite taking complete control of Vought.
He has a devoted following now, and he and Ashley can probably spin and deflect easily enough.
Noir publicly questioning Soldier Boy about this led to him getting brutally beaten down and verbally abused.
She can use them to protect her family, to fight for the ones she loves, like Frenchie.
Maybe its just the piano melody working its magic, but I found myself tearing up as Kimiko did.
At what point does clinging to one way of thinking start to catch up to you?
Extra Frames
The Legend: To be American means knowing youre the hero.
A little on the nose, but true!
It spirals into an argument about which partner got them here.
Cassandras best line: I gave up my tenure at Vassar!
Deeps best line: Then why did Dave Eggers say I have a formidable intellect?
before handing him a syringe of V24.
Still, having it be Blue Hawks heart is a pretty darkly funny twist.
MM rightfully chews Todd out for taking Janine to a Homelander rally.
