Stan Edgar's Badass Boss Moments | The Boys

The man at the top of Vought with the sharp suit and even sharper tongue, can only be Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito). His ice cold way with words can even send Homelander reeling. Watch The Boys on Prime Video.
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[@PrimeVideoUK]

What's your favourite Stan Edgar quote?

[@dicapi9774]

"You're not our most valuable asset"

[@joseygallegos1011]

“Your simply bad product”

[@myllenekretliwandermaasmyl2660]

"You're not our most valuable assert" and "You're simpy bad product!"

[@coldwinter9313]

"I can't lash out like some raging entitled maniac. That is a white man's luxury".

[@SussyObamnaBalls]

You are under a misconception

[@randomgreenteenager6336]

"We are not a Superhero Company, What we really are is a Fried Chicken Company " -Gus Fring

[@anubhavdassharma1854]

Even if he said that, I would buy it

[@hood954]

It's funny cause both Vought and Los Pollos Hermanos were actually pharmaceutical companies

[@IPostMeAndMyFriendsRecordings]

​@@hood954 "Bad product" "Not up to Los Pollos Hermanos Standards" They go hand in hand.

[@LS4B7]

@@hood954 and both specialized in selling a certain blue chemical that makes people high on something

[@elizacarrie7433]

“We are not a Superhero Company. What we really are is a Pharmaceutical Company masquerading as a Fried Chicken Company” - an icon, a legend, and THE moment

[@DrCoomer_1]

The point is... You are simply not up to Los Pollos Hermanos standards.

[@YokaiX]

The Los Pollos Hermanos and Vought International conglomerate

[@racoonpriest6647]

@@YokaiX Los Pollos Hermanos wins no questions asked

[@trentuzumaki]

brooooooooo hahah luv u

[@madcracker8077]

@@racoonpriest6647 one makes chicken, one makes supes, might wanna rethink that

[@brianramirez4638]

Lyle would

[@MikeLitoris321]

“You are simply……………bad product.” 💀💀

[@a.t.3192]

Billy Butcher wishes he could cut Homelander that bad lol

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

He’s not up to Pollos standards

[@imnotfunnybro]

It wasn’t even directed at me but it hurt😭

[@havelthedeadinside1799]

@@juanjoyaborja.3054 "You are done. Fired."

[@mushedups5404]

@@havelthedeadinside1799 Do not show you're face at the laundry again.

[@patrickwagner3999]

“But hey, it’s your party, you can cry if you want to “😂😂😂😂

[@WaynePhilmore]

Stan always finds a way to one up the most powerful human on the planet.

[@WhyTho525]

@@WaynePhilmore Wdym? Stan IS the most powerful human on the planet.

[@bappojujubes981]

@@WhyTho525 Wdym? Gus Fring is the most powerful human on the planet.

[@WhyTho525]

@@bappojujubes981 I thought they were the same person tho

[@bappojujubes981]

@@WhyTho525 He was acting! Or was he?

[@philipg6579]

He is just too iconic in whatever role and franchise he is in Giancarlo always nails it

[@dominicdecoco7950]

He’s got a commanding screen presence it’s so great to watch. It’s like Charles dance as Tywin Lannister

[@damianstarks3338]

@@dominicdecoco7950 exactly perfect comparison.

[@damianstarks3338]

This is why your comment has so many likes.

[@OhHeBustin]

@@damianstarks3338 yes dude positivity that's what I like to see

[@chameleon1015]

I could not agree more!!! Also nice pfp 👌

[@tahmeedansari4226]

He's basically Gus Fring reincarnated and I love it

[@superjam5433]

It was a body double that walked into that room all along.

[@carterpewterschmidt3188]

So is moff Gideon 😂

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

He even has that Gus Fring accent at some points

[@baconian_road_construction]

Stan shows a lot more emotion that Gus imo. Like 90% of the emotions we see Gus Fring display are faked, carefully chosen to manipulate the situation he's in. Meanwhile, Stan shows more genuine signs of anger, surprise, and humor. So I guess he's slightly less psychopathic than Fring.

[@agentobama2412]

I just love his ability to perfectly portray the weak human character with so much more power than everyone combined

[@TonyTylerDraws]

Stan would have convinced Thanos he was thinking too short sighted.

[@yourcollegedebt8384]

He would've been a perfect Lex Luthor if DC had competently made their cinematic universe.

[@thelegalmexican9860]

@@yourcollegedebt8384 since he isnt white, the mob would have cried about it

[@shahriarmunir4026]

Nope, that Jimmy's job😁

[@Zack-si9qr]

@@yourcollegedebt8384 well there's a new chance now

[@yourcollegedebt8384]

@@Zack-si9qr Fingers crossed!

[@amineth201]

"Everything special about you came out of a bottle"

[@ndhickson3599]

“You’re not the one to make the sacrifice play”

[@YokaiX]

Like what Iron Man said to Captain America

[@acnelson75]

The irony is that in Homelander’s case this is true, but in Steve’s case it isn’t. Roger’s moral compass is what made him special which is why he was chosen to become Captain America.

[@jakr3597]

a cup*

[@galahad6300]

@@acnelson75 Compound V is quite certainly a dark reflection of Erskines Serum. Intentionally or unintentionally.

[@Agent_xav]

Stan Edgar is the only person who could actually put Homelander in his place

[@arcdraconis9579]

him and soldier boy basically hl's two dads

[@TonyTylerDraws]

*Every* time Homelander faces him he loses

[@masonclark4770]

Stan Edgar is the live action James Stillwell from the comic.

[@ringadingding7667]

yeah, imagine if he had superpowers to physically do that as well.

[@yannkam2127]

well... there was James Stillwater in the comics. but Edgar is pretty much him

[@BOBBY6641]

After being ousted by Homelander and being unable to make Vought a proper pharmaceutical company, Stan Edgar moved to Albequerque and changed his name to Gus Fring and started Los Polos Hermanos. What a journey

[@rycegabrielmajor9847]

vravo bince!

[@BOBBY6641]

@@rycegabrielmajor9847 😂😂

[@EthanPHX]

Stan Edgar after the boys “I need a new dust filter for my Hoover MaxExtract PressurePro model 60”

[@jackwhite8509]

Also in Duty of a pharmaceutical Company ironically

[@adequatequality]

Actually, he moved to Michoacan first to open up the first Los Pollos restaurant with his partner, Max.

[@AJ-bg6ko]

I love that Stan didn't just make Annie co-captain and drop her into the deep end with Homelander, he actually backed her up

[@zyaicob]

He's using her to control Homelander, so obviously he has to back her since he's playing her against him

[@brandonwithnell612]

i think that unlike the other supes he actually respects her a bit for not being a complete trainwreck and liability to his company. having an actual superhero doing what they are suposed to and kkeeping the others in line would do wonders for the companys image

[@thebatman7347]

Because he knows starlight, compared to homelander. She doesnt wish all the fame, meaning if he were ti replace homelander, starlight would probably have a better image of vought as captain

[@falconeshield]

Lol in The Deep

[@emceesmith6665]

He loves her because she's a girl from a farm in Kansas

[@TheRedGlint4427]

"He can get as pissy as he wants!" I don't know why, but I love that delivery.

[@nickowl128]

Its the fearlessness. He knows homelander is most likely RIGHT THERE listening, and couldnt care less. He talks openly and brutally, no matter the circumstance. Legend character and actor

[@solarkid]

@@nickowl128 I like the energy of this character even though I haven't seen this show. He gives value to simply being a human, you don't need to have a "super power" to have self worth

[@comicalcosmonaut959]

He kinda drops the formal speech for a brief minute to flex his superiority over Homelander

[@broggy52]

Cause it's awesome

[@marlom7882]

I think it’s so great because he’s treating him and his feelings of that of a spoiled child trying to get what he wants. Like “ah who cares about him and his tantrums he’s not important”

[@daaave_]

He better make a comeback in Season 4

[@Dead-fire]

I hope so too, I loved his character and acting

[@Bleeblooplu]

If he’s anything like his true counterpart in the comics he’s definitely planning something

[@notleefy9837]

He lives to the end in the comics, so I doubt he would be taken off the show this early, but his involvement is minimal in the show with what direction they're going, so I doubt he'll remain primary with what they're doing.

[@WhyTho525]

I mean they would be insane to not bring back a fantastic actor such as Giancarlo Esposito

[@shahriarhakim6673]

he wanted to retire in the season 1, he is filthy rich, why waste ur time with a psycho like homelander

[@a.t.3192]

4:03 I think it's interesting that Stan kinda let the guard down and openly expressed his feelings to Butcher here. Seems like there's a level of mutual respect there.

[@kanikagaral7637]

Butcher has earned that from homelander, stan and soldier boy.

[@Blast2224]

Stan is a businessman after all. You can’t get what you want out of constantly insulting a person. You have to dangle bait every once in a while. Stan knew if he treated Butcher with respect the less he’d need to *personally* deal with him in the future.

[@moxiemaxie3543]

Stans honest. "Thats hurtful" doesn't mean "that hurt me". This is why people are easily manipulated by what politicians tell them. They didn't promise you that, you twisted the words

[@dedood]

Stan's slight glimpse of vulnebarility as you said here , perfectly mirrored in better call saul when Gus aka Giancarlo , confessed to mike about the reasons why gus wants Hector to stay alive. Great nod from the boys to Giancarlo's earlier work

[@GintaPPE1000]

You can see the slight smile on his face when he responds to Butcher at 5:44. Stan definitely respects the latter, if only because he knows Butcher understands his way of thinking.

[@justanotheryoutuber1997]

I love he’s the only one genuinely not afraid of Homelander

[@Paul-tj9fb]

What about Butcher?

[@reven06]

Soldier Boy, too

[@DigitalDisco]

So if Butcher, Stan, and Soldier boy teamed up Homelander would lose it.

[@AllMight6]

@@DigitalDisco Well soldier boy and butcher almost did it

[@Mayordomo32]

Something tells me we’ll find out that he’s not just bluffing with that confidence.

[@teamt6064]

Stan Edgar owns Homelander.

[@clinicalsaber5102]

Literally and figuratively.

[@Nname-xk6bv]

I like how this comment has a double meaning.

[@CurseEnforcer]

Soldier boy would disagree

[@Werewolf.with.Internet.Access]

The way he slips in “man child that you are” so casually in the middle of that verbal beat down It’s like someone walking up to you with a completely neutral tone and stabbing you straight in the pancreas

[@lavans5721]

Ah so the average Tuesday?

[@whenfunnydancingcockroach4625]

@@lavans5721 Detroit moment

[@ameennasar2583]

Starlight is brave, but Stan is simply fearless

[@theblackestofshadows7903]

sup my fellow werewolf

[@devisherefr9879]

Most peaceful day in london

[@joekarman2611]

Stan Edgar is the spitting image of Lex Luthor

[@cmurphy0707]

He could get cast as Lex Luther tomorrow and nobody would complain.

[@gehmli]

He actually plays Lex Luthor in the Harley Quinn show!

[@cmurphy0707]

@@gehmli Well I’ll be damned.

[@joekarman2611]

Holy sh**. You’re right. I just looked it up now and yeah it’s him

[@TonyTylerDraws]

He would be perfect as a live action version. He’s smug, intelligent, and scary.

[@rydermccall3590]

“Real power is the ability to bend the world to your will.” I love that quote.

[@thereaper6061]

Basiclly , politician or businessman > super heroes. Couldnt agree anymore with stand. Thats why homelander realize he cant defeat edgar with physical power. He overthrow him with political power.

[@dirge44]

Miraak and hermeoys mora agree

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

This man oozes charisma

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

@@stressedbyamountainofbooks I have. Gus Fring is Iconic

[@criticallythinking0]

@@stressedbyamountainofbooks at this point id honestly be more surprised if someone hasn't watched or at the very least heard of breaking bad.

[@cancelboysbecomeman7597]

@@criticallythinking0I haven’t

[@Sosa-Fan]

@@cancelboysbecomeman7597 well then have you watched it

[@Albino_Wolf]

Speaking of ooze, he'll be voicing Baxter Stockman in the new TMNT film.

[@ador250]

He is always in "Gus Fring" mode in every universe.

[@ThatSlayerguy]

For real 💀

[@mr.monkey354]

@@ThatSlayerguy redditors trying not to put a random skull into their comment challenge (impossible)

[@lewis-da]

Yo 666 likes

[@carlodechosa4219]

Wbout Moff Gideon, Gus Fring never fought melee

[@saparapatepete]

He really nails that kind of role. :D

[@AJ-bg6ko]

I think my favourite thing about Stan is that even when he takes an L, gets something wrong, or shows emotion, he never once comes off as weak

[@happystoryfamily4830]

He does show emotion, he just doesnt get whiny like homelander

[@AJ-bg6ko]

@@happystoryfamily4830 yes that’s what i said

[@happystoryfamily4830]

@@AJ-bg6ko ah i read it wrong, my bad

[@sirhamsterlot7736]

the fact that homelander can hear his heart rate as well

[@berserkstroke3478]

Right 😲

[@hashimhussain8973]

Correction stan’s heart is ice cold

[@MrSkull-qe7tb]

thats why homelander states he was intimidated by stan

[@basharali746]

Stan Edgar voice is too satisfying 😭

[@allusive2903]

IKR? every word that comes out of that man's mouth it just satisfying to hear.

[@pdrohteen]

Then just watch Breaking Bad

[@pressfinchat]

Then just watch Better Call Saul

[@DefendTheCode]

The chicken man

[@thechadgreenmage]

then just watch Los pollos hermanos employer guide

[@michaelkoukaras7515]

Stan is the most terrifying person on the show. He is absolutely not afraid of Homelander and Homelander knows it.

[@PrimeVideoUK]

The scene that proves he's NOT scared of Homelander 👀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYClo4WrhLWkr68

[@macwilliams674]

He gets typecast kinda, but since his characters have completely different sides to them he still flaunts his range.

[@Splashbackl]

Is typecasting a bad thing tho

[@phillipharris9845]

@@Splashbackl it can be because if the directors don't think they will fit a certain part due to having been in multiple roles that are essentially the same character.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

I think in this guys case, the typecasting works for him, every character he portrays is one of class, power and carries themselves with respect and dignity even if they’re villains they’re some of the best characters in these shows and Giancarlo plays them so well.

[@shahiydsomakah8117]

He was on a kids show,I forgot which one and he played different type of characters in some spike Lee movies,he does have range but ppl don't see it,your right he does get typecast tho

[@maniacalmurderer4123]

“But hey, it’s your party! you can cry if you want to” is such a hilarious line

[@JacobC479]

Perfect delivery too.

[@anthonyfanchin1144]

Giancarlo always plays the most ruthless characters

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

Even in “Do the right thing”?

[@foxylady6901]

Even in "Fresh"

[@137Trimethylpurine26dione]

I loved that scene where Stan Edgar tells homelander "you are done, fired. never show your face at the vought again, STAY AWAY FROM PINK MAN"

[@NR2003Live]

“Or else you’ll do what?”

[@bromodragone8405]

@@NR2003Live I imagine he can get pretty creative with what he can do to him. He can take it, after all, right?

[@andressaucedapadron1937]

Stay away from starlight

[@dominicwalker1899]

"You are simply bad product" might be one of the coldest lines ever 😬

[@emsproviero]

homelander is not up to pollos standard

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

​@@emsproviero😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tmann7064]

Notice how he never swears, never even really raises his voice. Esposito's presence is always in every role, he is intimidating in the most underrated way and I love it!

[@andrecarpenter2432]

That’s a white mans luxury after all

[@KingDerpy13]

The fact we consider Giancarlo Esposito as a normal human with the ability to say any line without even so much as a smirk, a giggle, or ever breaking character for even a second is beyond me. The man excels in all the roles he gets into.

[@Supperdude9]

He just plays the same role despite the character. It's just that the character is that gripping.

[@nicholassullivan1239]

Much like Nicholson, he's is just more charismatic.

[@Supperdude9]

@@nicholassullivan1239 ....actually, yeah. He's just a more serious Jack Nicholson.

[@jonathansotelo4877]

There's definitely outtakes of him breaking character and I so want to see those because that would be charming.

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

​@@Supperdude9Damn. I never noticed it.

[@calowenby1654]

I really like how despite the fact that Stan is legitimately evil and villainous, he’s not bigoted, reckless, constantly on the verge of yelling, or anything like that. He’s level-headed and genuinely intelligent, and he’s got a fantastic voice to boot.

[@Fackeldackel]

Is he evil though? I mean he is the perfect capitalist, including all the flaws, but evil? Ruthless and efficient yes, but not evil.

[@calowenby1654]

@@Fackeldackel He allows every Supe to commit whatever atrocities they please, and it seems like he routinely sweeps them under the rug, so I would say he's at least a little evil.

[@cfl4sh361]

I just love Stan Edgar and Giancarlo Esposito in general, his ability to stay calm and cold all the time even in front of the most powerful man in the world shows that Giancarlo is an incredible actor and deserves so much more recognition than what he actually has right now.

[@pdrohteen]

Hector says: Ding

[@bigduke2140]

Actors have to show ranges of emotions, this CEO roles are simply just cool and collected.

[@onelyfemusic6213]

@shamu, not if that's not the character they're playing. This is the same guy who played boog from Do the right thing

[@budlightsnotthatbad]

@@bigduke2140 he also was the best character in Revolution lol

[@chiggsytube]

You know he's not actually the most powerful man in the world, right?

[@daffygoose4757]

8:55 I absolutely love that line so much

[@endarus6053]

“Its your party, you can cry if you want to” and i thought Homelander was supposed to be unkillable.

[@pauloazuela8488]

He is unkillable but nobody said he isn't immune to roasting . And Oh boi his lasers can't even match Stan's roasting

[@crashedforeigncar]

And people say Stan's not a supe... he obviously has the superpower of harming a soul when he speaks

[@America17760]

"you are simply, bad product." I love this line. You can hear his accent change, and the fact that he used the word "product" is amazing. A little homage to Gus Fring.

[@rudralathania1298]

"Where would the Respect go ?? To the bottomless gaping pit of insecurity you call a soul

[@foxtrotzekeyy]

I can see why Homelander shivered too

[@vumo2422]

If Stan isn’t back in season 4, The Boys’ rating are going to take a serious drop.

[@devonleaston4862]

I think he helps them tbh

[@Dead-fire]

😂😂😂 I agree

[@theadmjg]

If they're following the comic's template, he's already orchestrating the downfall of Victoria Neumann and Homelander. There's no way he isn't in season 4

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

@@theadmjg Victoria Neuman is Stan Edgar’s adopted daughter. Even though she betrayed him, he still cares about her.

[@theadmjg]

@@XxxULTIMATEZxxX Yeah, and James Stillwell "cared" about Jess Bradley until he threw her under the bus. He's a businessman first and a human second.

[@dylgonmad1345]

It’s kinda weird how Gus and Edgar are both rich people with high power

[@WhyTho525]

Edgar is probably more powerful and has more money.

[@jaredthomas4663]

And he owns supes

[@Denji_Hayakawa]

With an intimidating aura

[@mac_attack_zach]

and they are both the leaders of pharmaceutical companies

[@samhartley6154]

@@WhyTho525 Gus probably has more money but Edgar absolutely has more power. After a certain point money is just a high score tracker - but power and influence lasts throughout history.

[@emerson-biggons7078]

I genuinely believe there is no one better suited to play Stan Edgar. Literally no one else could do it better.

[@Finn_the_Cat]

Antón Castillo, Gustavo Fring, Stan Edgar, he does amazing in all of his roles, just the way he goes from friendly work boss to druglord kingpin when he meets Walter in Breakinb Bad

[@adeliojorgedepinamarquesfr1497]

Vaas

[@hugosant1]

the guy who played white rose in mr robot would nail it as well

[@Yusifinify]

Maybe Charles Dance.

[@dashx1103]

Obviously Jaleel White.

[@godofevil9468]

He's SO much like Tywin. He may not be the Face/King of whatever he is a part of. But he is undeniably in control. You can't threaten him you can't negotiate with him. You can only outwit him. I love Giancarlo he is SUCH a great actor. I'm so glad I got to see him twice this year.

[@nitinkapoor1369]

Exactly

[@medalgear654]

Much like Tywin but possess none of his weaknesses. That makes him even more dangerous.

[@chronikhiles]

@medalgear654 They have the exact same weakness: Family.

[@EmpressJusticeTarot]

​@chronikhiles I know this comment is carbon-dated at this point...but with respect, the weakness of Tywin & Stan isn't family...it's vanity. They care more about the idea of lineage, legacy and succession than anything else. Their name means something to them. Vanity, just not the preening kind like Homelander's.

[@jsmash716]

It always baffles me how big of a mental hold Stan has on homelander when he could simply crush his face in an instant

[@mftripz8445]

If homelander was emotionless, Edgar probably would have been scared lol

[@azaritox2910]

@@mftripz8445 He is simply, bad product

[@TheProtagonist37]

Homelander's weakness is that he wants power on all fronts. Physical dominance isn't enough, he craves mental dominance too. But he's way too impatient and hotheaded for it.

[@goolgepl2112]

​@@TheProtagonist37Yep, he loved the respect he gets for all his physical power, but that was injected into him, not earned. What he wants from Butcher, Stan and his son is admiration and respect for the person he is

[@saparapatepete]

@@mftripz8445 If homelander was emotionless, he might probably be more obedient tho......Homelander is pretty emotional and everything he has done is driven by his ego.

[@rileyarnzen7851]

“You are simply, not up to Los Pollos Standards”

[@satvikmishra7045]

Homelander is genuinely terrified of Gus

[@ObsidianLife]

I'm genuinely terrified of Gus...!

[@AlexandeRSciswoR]

He's not up to Pollos' standards.

[@juliomiguelgarces6859]

Cause he got waltuh following homelander

[@forgotten12385]

@@juliomiguelgarces6859 he was about to put ricin in that "bottle"

[@SinisterPixel]

I love the way he looks Homelander straight in the eye and talks him down, despite the fact that Homelander could literally evicirate him with just a gaze, he's not afraid of that. He knows Homelander wouldn't dare

[@noobatron2663]

I mean yeah That's true for most IRL bosses as well. You can probably body them but they know you won't.

[@3dsaulgoodman]

imagine if he told homelander "you're done, fired!" 😂

[@Patrickbatemanharvard]

Do not show your face at the vought tower again, stay away from Noir and other supes

[@ntinosaggelopoulos6718]

He also fired from breathing

[@liferealgood]

It was the fact he said “I don’t care if he can hear us”. That was the boss move there when you send someone out the office knowing full well they can still hear the conversation.

[@likehat2729]

That smile when he says “but maybe at the cost of destroying the whole company” is so perfect

[@xarem0]

I'm not sure how to put it in proper words but… this guy is bringing me the biggest "no u" vibes… And I respect that

[@JamesM2667]

“But hey it’s your party you can cry if you want to” most savage line 😂

[@theboard3476]

The thing is, Homelander is 100% a product of Stan’s doing. He pioneered the program that created Homelander, and was in charge of his upbringing that made him into the tyrant he is. I think it goes without saying that Homelander is the worst of Stan.

[@JacobC479]

That’s why he wanted Ryan to be raised by his mom, he saw how Homelander turned out.

[@matthewmatthew981]

Giancarlo Esposito chains together lines of dialogue like a DMC5 player going for an SSS rank and I am here for it.

[@JackTheDripperr]

Giancarlo Esposito doesnt have to try to be a badass, he just carries this aura around him. im sure hes a sweetheart irl, but on screen, he's such a badass

[@KombatW0mbat]

Stan is so incredibly fed up you can tell. The incompetence and the childishness is so angering for him. But he can’t lash out because he isn’t an animal.

[@constableconstable2563]

Stan Edgar is like the chessmaster who never loses, he's cold, logical and above all he doesn't let his emotions get the better of him.

[@Ellerz03]

I like how Stan admitted to Butcher that stormfront did in fact bother him, you can tell there’s a subtle line of respect Stan has for him because he never would’ve admitted something like that to any of the seven due to how much he despises them and feels as though they’re beneath him

[@arandomuser8120]

"Homelander, You're not our most valuable assets to the Los Pollos Hermanos Family."

[@joshdalzelle70]

Giancarlo Esposito is so damn good in every role he’s cast in. He plays Edgar flawlessly.

[@rhettzkie]

Giancarlo always manages to play villains you love to root for.

[@varadkamble]

Superman : Man of Steel Stan Edgar : Balls of Steel

[@tylerhargrove1846]

Seriously, Stan is best character on the live action version of this comic. I like that he isn’t overused but when he shows up his dialogue and delivery is flawless.

[@greedgod5827]

Best of stan edgar, so like every scene

[@ELChilled_777]

Giancarlo is literally the best at serious scenes. He is an amazing actor. Props to him!

[@remuvs]

I love Stan's reaction at 3:25. The quiet contemplation then that almost sarcastic "that's hurtful" from Stan was brilliant.

[@damianstarks3338]

Stan Edgar is nothing short of a badass boss and I enjoy every minute he is on the screen.

[@darkclover1009]

It goes to show you don't always need superpowers to control somebody. And Edgar is the true example.

[@generalgrievousproductions]

"But hey, it's your party. You can cry if you want to." Absolute gold.

[@IronAngel]

"As for you, 53% might DVR." 😂

[@kriegerlander8054]

4:10 is the only moment where we see genuine emotion from the man

[@rugbeatuno3647]

The best part is that Homelander can tell when others are scared or intimidated, Homelander knows Stan isn't even afraid of him.

[@Dibbz_TV]

7:05 - The man is genuinely happy for the only time because the company image improved AND he gets to humiliate Homelander. Hilarious

[@napoleon4165]

"You are simply, bad, product." Gus moment

[@Stitchpuppy01]

The fact that Stan respects Butcher more than Homelander 😮

[@persey7241]

I don't think anyone that really knows Homelander respects him at all 😅. They're just afraid of him

[@malloryjreed]

7:29 homelander as the doors close like🥺

[@tatsumikun1566]

I really could see him as Xavier a variant with his characteristics from Xmen would really be authoritative and demanding without being weak bodied or mind. I really love his acting skills and how leadership, he holds out as being more menacing. I can seem him being much like Xavier from The Boyz if he injected himself with Compound V, Or A stronger one that control anyone's mind much like mind control or Corrupting Military Assets or Much more Worse the Government.

[@butterflyera2399]

Stronger of a telepath than Xavier?

[@animeguy2961]

He would be like prof x+magneto from the old movies in terms of character

[@xavierwhitcraft1310]

Actually he does play Lex Luthor in the Harley Quinn show

[@MrZayJames]

8:47 omg he's cookin' him 🔥 😂😂😂

[@PrimeVideoUK]

"It's your party, you can cry if you want to" 😳

[@soaringfan896]

The way they've made tons of changes to the boys for this series I wouldn't be surprised if they gave stan some kind of over powered ability and I am all for it

[@antibull4869]

Charisma is the only power this man needs.

[@dangertamer7914]

The whole thing about this character is that he doesn't have powers in a traditional sense but has the power to bend other people to his will

[@liam-zj9km]

imagine being a superhero with lazer eyes and super strength but then getting talked down to like your nothing by a man who owns a fast food chicken business

[@blackswan7568]

"You can never trust a Homelander." -Stan Edgar

[@KaoticReach1999]

Despite being a "bully" himself, Stan is the perfect example of what happens when you stand up to a bully, you take away so much of their power. Kinda literally in this place.

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

Giancarlo Esposito brought Gus Fring into a superhero show and it honestly works

[@cameronwilliamboyle2688]

"That's hurtful" is the hardest line-read in the world.

[@joseygallegos1011]

6:57 Notice how he takes a look at homelander right before he gives starlight the promotion “Oh I’m gonna love this”

[@talizenberg2680]

Stan Edgar is practically the incarnation of the comic Matthew Stillwell who is not afraid of Homelander at all

[@raly3728]

Hes my favorite. Defeated the strongest, monstrous human being in the group without even touching him

[@santiagofuentes8069]

4:09, that is some of the best acting I’ve ever seen

[@etmmlopez]

I loved the dialogue between butcher and Stan Edgar. He puts both Butcher and Homelander in their place with one line.

[@professionalcatgirl8592]

i cant believe they got the ceo of los pollos hermanos to act as him

[@zamasuawaken1908]

5:43 loved that smile and tone of his. Literally like he found a brother soul Lol

[@Dead-fire]

Can we say that in season 2 everything was lighter, but in season 3 it’s looked darker and lighter at the same time, and season one was darker, What I mean is the screening for each season, And one more thing in 5:52 It looked so realistic, anyone else thinks so

[@ExecutiveLemonade]

2:05 Fun fact: In this time stamp, one of the pictures on the walls is Saul Goodman, Saul Goodman was the Lawyer for Jesse Pinkman and Walter White, which Giancarlo Esposito (Stan Edgar) played in as Gustavo Fring in the hit show Breaking Bad.

[@paulcrosby7419]

Legendary

[@IlyTranq]

“Bad product” hits so hard.

[@alistairwatson7263]

"That bottemless gaping pit of insecurity you call a soul." Ouch.

[@HuyGaming96]

Even Homelander knows not to mess with Anton Castillo

[@newperve]

"My schedule is pretty full but I'll try to find you a window." Homelander yet again pretending to be strong and thus proving his weakness.

[@stealthybird9656]

Love how Stan only has his glasses off whenever he’s being truthfully serious.

[@alsamazinganimals6822]

Even when Stan has been taken out he can still push Homelander right to the ground, love it.

[@FrostByteVoyager]

Not sure if anyone noticed, but stan edgar knew full well homelander couldnt hear him once those doors were closed. It's shown before that it's used to stop him hearing.