Soldier Boy & Butcher Bond Over Their Terrible Childhoods | The Boys

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Would you rather have Billy or Soldier Boy as a dad?

[@summertime6785]

Hard decision, but I think I would go with Billy Butcher.

[@DC-fi4kt]

I think Butcher, hoping is easier to get away from him than soldier boy.

[@Iianator]

Plus having an old timey dad seems cool

[@qwertyqwertz4516]

Billy

[@Janary08]

Oh Billy. No question.

[@sedlyholmes3722]

Soldierboy was actually the only one who kept word on butcher, he even reveal to the boys homelander is his son

[@vigneshvar6555]

What do u mean ?! Butcher also kept his word and helped SB hunt down his team !

[@UnDerGrouNd4LiFe]

@@vigneshvar6555 Butcher turned on SB for hitting Ryan...they would of won against Homelander if he didn't do that

[@Ettzil]

@@UnDerGrouNd4LiFe It’s understandable though. Ryan would have likely died of SB’s blast cause he is not as strong as HL.

[@Justafeint]

@@Ettzil Knowing butcher he would've grabbed ryan and run. But nah

[@UnDerGrouNd4LiFe]

@@Justafeint Butcher also didn't immediately go to Ryans aid to see if he was alright..Homelander did

[@LowKeyJaded]

Soldier boy was probably the most consistent character this season. Didn’t flip flop. Kept on task, didn’t have some second thought to change his mind at the last second.

[@SilberKrieger66]

Yeah. And then he got betrayed again by his own team... sad, really

[@terrelldurocher3330]

@@SilberKrieger66 butcher could have said "oi not yet" and then continue fighting till there was no risk.

[@c.518]

True

[@Felfan440]

Dean is a fixed character mate

[@martrog3429]

this season was a shitshow, most of the characters turned out to be inconsistent in their actions and beliefs and the plot armour was the main theme.

[@Jawunleashed]

I genuinely felt bad when Butcher said "we had a deal..." because I feel like Soldier Boy just wanted to talk to someone like a friend instead of someone he's working with...

[@ahmedhaaqil3903]

Yes, I feel like that was one of the layering that was done. For the upcoming event when he would raise his shield to decapitate Butcher.

[@mouse3872]

I mean imagine if Hughie had actually been here in this scene. He may have been able to provide that "friend" figure for Soldier Boy to talk to. Though who knows if that may have altered soldier boys final decision

[@D.AblosFamilia]

@@mouse3872 He had no respect for Hughie. Which is a shame since Hughie would have treated him as an equal rather than a superior or a means to an end.

[@rishabhbhatnagar9632]

He never was gona hv a friend with his attitude.

[@brendaspence1824]

@@mouse3872 eeeehh,after what hughie pulled last episode,he is lucky he doesn’t snap his neck if they were alone with butcher not around

[@oberzen208]

You could tell that Soldier Boy just genuinely wanted someone to talk to for real... man to man. I hope he comes back and gets his redemption.

[@shobhitmishra9266]

Yeah really wanted a 1v1 between him and noir or him and homelander

[@vulamnguyen9453]

​@@shobhitmishra9266 SB would have destroyed Noir again if they had fought

[@mitchjames9350]

I want Butcher to make amends with Ben and Ryan. Also Ben to make amends with MM and become part of the boys.

[@llednop]

They just cannot not get Soldier Boy back. Jensen Ackles simply did an awesome job rivaling with Antony Starr's acting.

[@DruiD.aprime]

If he comes back, he will hunt down the boys crew because he was betrayed again...

[@porassrivastava8242]

"Cause I thought I can do it better than my father did" I've met so many men wanting to be fathers just so they can be the father they never had. The boys' writing is so simple yet effective.

[@ITBEurgava]

@@vlc-cosplayer "The misery ends with me" kind of thing?

[@set7618]

yeah that line alone, SB really tried his best to be a better father unlike his abusive old dad. Which is sad because otherwise, we wouldnt see HL exist today.

[@jeffbrehove2614]

Preaching to literally every man who ever lived. Having kids will always be in the back of mind, but I got other aspirations unfortunately. Kids will only complicate life more

[@steveosborn7224]

Can confirm. Living proof lol.

[@White_Breeder]

​@@jeffbrehove2614bitch bloodlines deserve to end anyway

[@laughingoctopus6550]

If Butcher had just answered Mallory's call, he would've known the situation with Ryan ahead of time and had been prepared. Moral of the story: always return the call, kids.

[@JonBlack413]

A better question is why didn’t she just text him that Homelander has Ryan.

[@justinguyos5476]

@Movie Recaps Butcher is high on revenge, clouding his judgement.

[@suf1an658]

Why didn't she text him tho after that

[@srami004]

@@justinguyos5476 BINGO

[@link7ACL]

@@suf1an658 because Butcher remove the SIM card soon after she called

[@rockstarfoxy654]

I like how SB took a moment to consider that Butcher another guy with a tough exterior was open about having a horrible father. And felt like he could relate and open up for once

[@pheenmachine]

But when the time came did exactly to his son what his father did to him lol

[@kylekillgannon]

@@pheenmachine he probably hates Homelander more for it. He truly understands how his father felt about him now.

[@kevinfloiger7197]

@@pheenmachine He was just trying to complete the mission

[@alphanerd7221]

@@pheenmachine Homelander wasn't his son.

[@pheenmachine]

@@alphanerd7221 you might want to rewatch the show

[@Robbstark2024]

I love how they gave soldier boy this in-depth backstory. Having his rich father neglect him and call him a disappointment, with nobody else there to support him, drove him to be this bitter and tough guy but he tells it like it is because in his mind that’s what his father did for him.

[@spaghettios]

Crazy part is I felt bad for him too

[@EpicMinecraftFail]

Soldier boy was more in the right than Butcher he literally only did as he was asked and never betrayed them and then Ryan comes and all of a sudden he's gotta go instead of homelander?

[@flavioescobar9165]

He suffers from Hypermasculinity/depression due to his father, causing him to 2x that effect when he got his powers

[@becca2938]

And then he did the same thing to Homelander, because not only was he keeping his word to Butcher, but he thought it was the right thing to do for his son.

[@chestnut...]

Worst part is, when he finally faced his own son, he found himself staring down at that very same disappointment that his own father must've seen in him - A pathetic excuse for a human being. Deep down, he knows that he isn't even worthy of his own respect.

[@Dimitris4110]

Funny how Soldier Boy is being nicer with Butcher than he was with his old team.

[@Last_Respecter]

I think just like Homelander, he respects the fact that Butcher isn’t afraid of him and treats him like an equal. No higher, no lower.

[@1KQ_]

They have a mutual respect for each other and butcher got him outta the Russians hands, understandable in my opinion.

[@aliffnurdiansyah2116]

He's not that guy anymore,he also didnt act hostile towards hughie and tried to make a conversations with him

[@Dimitris4110]

@@aliffnurdiansyah2116 Definitely looked like he was defeated and done with his previous life. Like he only wanted revenge on his previous team and then retire and never give a fvck about anything again.

[@wesbesttreacts4515]

Completely different situations, I’m sure if you put him back on a team like the 7 where there’s a hierarchy for fame, he’d go back to his old ways. He is bout a hundred years old now though so he might not care about that stuff anymore

[@codinginflow]

This dude has the most satisfying voice I ever heard

[@aryanujjainwal]

Alpha Voice.

[@advanced2369]

It's funny because on Supernatural he and the actors of Sam and Castiel had a bet for many seasons who of them could have the deepest voice on the show 😅

[@codinginflow]

@@advanced2369 I need to hear the other guy's voice too then

[@Bliu2th]

He voices in the animated movies Batman under the red hoodas Jason Todd and the Batman the long Halloween as Batman

[@Waltuh]

Ive seen you alot in the boys videos

[@AshishMishra-oj7qi]

The way soldier boy said " a real man wouldn't have cheated " in this line his eyes were so much deep . That's the real acting guys it gave me goosebumps

[@Tek-Knight5592]

I agree it's a great performance. You could definitely see Soldier Boy reliving that moment in his mind.

[@kenthefele113]

I love how he looks down and then immediately changes the subject. You can tell those words left a mark on his psyche.

[@koleszgdanska7149]

I know that probably no one cares but I think its great to visualize what your face is supposed to look like for the scene and then your body does the rest. Jensen is a great actor

[@Tek-Knight5592]

@@koleszgdanska7149 that's pretty interesting actually and yeah it's hard to imagine anyone else besides Jensen playing the role but I do wonder who all was on the list because he said there were some big names considered for Soldier Boy

[@S.D.323]

but not as deep as the philosophological ponderings of the deep

[@amiel6057]

if only butcher picked that call up from grace he would've been prepared for ryan

[@JohnL-m2l]

Why was he ignoring her calls?

[@bonel3ssjo335]

He didn't get the call/message because homelander heard her fingers moving and threatened her

[@JohnL-m2l]

@@bonel3ssjo335 he pressed end call.

[@MateImDeepInnit]

Because in the 3rd episode it’s unveiled that Mallory had more info than she let on, info that could have saved Becca’s life. So at this point Butcher is done with Mallory completely.

[@odd-man9281]

She could of dropped a text haha

[@Thorin632]

He definitely has to be back next season. We need more SB, such a charismatic character. It was pure joy to witness him, but unfortunately nit enough screen time.

[@jasonbloxor1773]

Only around 13 minutes of screen time can you believe it

[@tkkinglin8114]

@@jasonbloxor1773 more than that

[@olivermoran9319]

Do you know why he needs to come back next season? Its because its Jensen Ackles playing SB. You don't just use someone like him once. Loads of people who never watched The Boys before only watched S3 because of him.

[@davedarius7346]

@@olivermoran9319 True dat, like I only started looking into The Boys after Soldier Boy came into the picture!!

[@heybiatchitsme3734]

Yet starlight who is a useless character get more screen time

[@wolfshade5020]

Really shows that Soldier Boy, Butcher and even Homelander are very similar: Soldier Boy was neglected by his father because he never lived up to his father’s standards. Butcher was neglected the proper love that a father should give his son in the name of making Butcher tougher. Homelander was neglected entirely. No one there to raise him properly to give him love or to guide him to doing right. All three of these men were never given the proper upbringing that every son truly deserves. To have a father to love them, guide them, and inspire them. It’s why Superman is the man that he is.

[@graverobbingcleric2745]

This is a seriously good look at that. Underrated comment

[@ExeErdna]

Him being raised by the Kent's then his own father later in life made Clark such a good person that he nerfed himself. He knew how easily he could become a tyrant and nobody could fold him.

[@dr.calibrations7984]

Wait! Are you saying that having a father in the home is an extremely important part of a child's upbringing? Especially for boys? Is the boys secretly a pro dad show? Well I didn't intend to watch it before, but the boys might be a required watch.

[@wolfshade5020]

@@dr.calibrations7984 season 3 definitely has parenting as one of its main themes

[@EL1TE10]

@@dr.calibrations7984you just made me realize that the show may be called "The Boys" for an entirely different reason than it being a "team name"

[@karthikravi5038]

Soldier boy is a man of his word

[@hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord]

Shut up with that

[@SuperSnaketooth]

So is butcher, he kept his word to his wife to keep Ryan safe

[@nemesisprime4501]

@@SuperSnaketooth but butcher screwed up everything to get rid of homelander

[@SuperSnaketooth]

@@nemesisprime4501 to keep his promise to his wife, by keeping Ryan safe

[@nemesisprime4501]

@@SuperSnaketooth still he ruined his chance to beat homelander

[@DaSteeJ07]

Everything soldier boy says about his dad degrading him is exactly what he says to Homelander later

[@hydra_lisk]

he says that when he identifies the same qualities of himself in homelander. He's calling himself a disapointment in a way

[@tsktsktusk5584]

@@hydra_lisk yes! im so glad someone else noticed that when they watched the scene back

[@carlosg8103]

@@hydra_lisk yep , he said "you are a dissapointment" , after Homelander said " I'm you", great detail

[@ajaysidhu471]

@@hydra_lisk remember Nanjing

[@stormbringer2840]

It’s more complicated than that . When homelander say he is him soldier boy doesn’t deny on contrary. Him saying what he say to homelander is him recognizing what he is and taking responsibility by ending homelander.

[@youtubecreators384]

These two contrast each other. While Butcher's old man abused him physically, Soldier Boy's did it mentally and emotionally. Words can really break down a child. Especially if it's from their parents.

[@st1ngers104]

Man , Jensen has a great look. And awesome voice .

[@lxdead5585]

Ackles would be perfect fit for Red Hood, especially since he voiced him already.

[@KainErrow]

I liked him best as Rooster Soldier Boy ;P

[@crazybabuskaman3923]

I loved him so much in The Boys, I might give Supernatural a try, only for him.

[@thegrimgripper8416]

@@crazybabuskaman3923 I knew it that was the same dude from supernatural

[@chamchamz98]

He has a great voice for a super villain

[@TonyTylerDraws]

The fact his father “couldn’t be bothered” to use a belt on Soldier Boy stings even more. His father really hated him.

[@THE_GUY_ONE]

More like he was rich and had "better things" to do so he felt he was above discipling his son himself. I don't think his father hated him, more like he was so dissapointed in him to the point he eventually came to despise him.

[@johnpark7972]

Better this, than being belted and hated

[@dariorock553]

Jensen's portrayal of Soldier Boy has been so fantastic this season. I really really hope to see him again in season 4. He brought so much depth to the character.

[@FrostDK98]

Soldierboy is one of the best anti-villains I've seen in a long time. He has to be back next season. Edit: For those asking, "An anti-villain is a character who has heroic personality traits or goals but is ultimately the bad guy in this story." - Studiobinder

[@MrRow-gu9oi]

Pretty sure he will be back, or season 5

[@alexstroud4665]

Might be back in last episode of season 4 going into season 5

[@poohjan]

On a different video, they were interviewing multiple cast mates as well as the show runner and I think one of the things they brought up was how they’re leaving Soldier Boys ending open, incase they do decide to bring him back. I sure hope they do.

[@Nemenis]

What’s the difference between a villain and a “anti villain” I said anti villain not anti hero

[@tomasgomez4919]

@@Nemenis The villain wants to be bad, want to hurt and make suffer for his own convenience. The antihero wants what he wants, usually they go for his personal business (Making some kind of justice in the middle) But they don't use the right or "Classical-Goodloking" methods

[@sidharthsugathan9137]

Soldier boy forgot his own father's name, whereas Billy could never forget, neither forgive his own father.

[@Darklarik3]

i mean, Butcher is what, 30? 40? And his father was very present in his life (in the wrong way), whereas SB is like pushing 80+ and had an absent father, makes sense he forgot his name

[@eclipse7963]

@@Darklarik3 he was born in 1919 I think they said so over 100

[@andreadebernardis4390]

@@Darklarik3 Soldier Boy is 103

[@yaseen9044]

@@eclipse7963 That means he would've been like 62 when homelander was born

[@eclipse7963]

@@yaseen9044 Is that an issue? Not triggered or anything don’t worry. I’m guessing you meant like he’d be super old fashioned or something?

[@yeahmate4993]

2:00 is so real. The realisation he just exposed his inner feelings. Great acting. However I don’t remember John ever saying that, Dean?

[@maskedknee5653]

You can see that he has tears in his eyes when he talks about the way his father treated him. Jensen is such a talented actor i swear

[@willd3rbeast]

I have to marvel at the consistency of SB and the writing team. I feel like he was the glue of this season, he should be a full timer on the show moving forward. Glad he's not dead.

[@set7618]

Same man. I really hope SB somewhat return and settle his beef between Butcher and join The Boys once again. (Would be cool if A-Train come in as well since he's on his redemption arc)

[@nitsuix]

"A real man wouldn't have cheated." The fact that he's saying this to Butcher.....wow the foreshadowing.

[@bdWiser]

The levels of parallels and the dichotomies between Billy , SB & HL and their relationships with their fathers and the paths they took in life + who they became are truly higher level writing

[@chamchamz98]

Whole season was about boys having daddy issues. MM,Hughie,frenchie,butcher SB and homelander

[@steelhead750]

The writing in the show gets mediocre sometimes, even stagnates, but for the most part its pretty solid.

[@aetherialbeing4223]

@@chamchamz98why I love the ending of season 3, it’s Butcher prioritising his relationship with Ryan over his revenge, he’s trying to break the cycle, so was Homelander

[@testacals]

@@steelhead750 Yeah, it has great peaks and lowest of the lows too.

[@rocky_Sullivan_69]

Soldier boy is not pure evil just a broken person who called himself the "disappointment"

[@level5650]

I don’t know if he knew there was a high chance it could be lethal, but if he did Solider Boy literally gambled his life on a chance to make his dad proud.

[@RickySpanish-]

When Butcher took Compound-V, his new powers rivaled Homelander, the one thing he wanted more than anything. When Hughie took it, his powers rivaled A-Train. When Soldier Boy took it, he became the most powerful man on Earth because all he ever wanted was the love and respect of his father.

[@jimmyreece5781]

A- Train isn't the only speedster

[@Xylarxcode]

Compound V doesn't give you the powers you want, even subconsciously. They're completely random. Most supes get their Compound V injected when they're still in the womb, so they can't even form coherent thoughts yet. They don't want anything; They don't even know what it's like to want something yet. It's just a genetic lottery pool. But it is a neat coincidence you pointed out, I'll grant you that. Neat, but still just a coincidence.

[@diegoelrondon69008]

never tough about it but maybe compound V gives you what you truly seek, great detail !

[@mkultra2456]

@@diegoelrondon69008 Yah if you remember from past seasons, A-Train was Hughie's favourite superhero, he bought all his merchandise. of course after the pilot episode Hughie despised A-Train.

[@Familiop]

So the power of homelander are the things who a baby would need? He can fly,laser everyone with his eyes and can fly Man that's made even more sad homelander's power, he doesn't choose his power's he just born with it

[@BlackMarvel25]

Soldier boy was the best this year. Kept his word and was honorable about it no matter what. This is a very important scene.

[@misterx4608]

The man deserves his own spinoff. The perfect anti-hero for this great show.

[@NuggyPoundy1]

yea lets give him a spinoff, where hes fighting monsters and demons and angels maybe? and lets give him a brother, and keep the part about his dad not being there, yea lets just keep that the way it is.....yeeeeea thats a great idea

[@devonlane3672]

@@NuggyPoundy1 he's talking about a soldier boy spin off show, which would most definitely watch

[@littlepenguinasksaboutclim1286]

@@devonlane3672 yeah but what's the context to that and what will it build, even so what will the plot be? I mean if it was the past during ww2 and how he hurt and bullied the payback team then probably would work but I doubt it cause that'd be a lot of money to throw.

[@NuggyPoundy1]

@@devonlane3672 lol l know my guy, m just bein goofy

[@tomaszaugustowski9312]

@@NuggyPoundy1 ur such a funny guy😂😂😂😂😐

[@twoteekay]

“His heart of gold…” the wistfulness in his voice talking about a character he’s playing.

[@dangiampietro6606]

Soldier boy was definitely an unexpectedly awesome character. This season definitely made you swing back and forth about who you cared for/route for.

[@Abram771000]

Definitely glad Jensen Ackles is being able to flex his acting chops, definitely has to be back …💯💯💯 Hopefully we see more of Jensen 👍

[@PrimeVideoUK]

What's your favourite Jensen Ackles/Soldier Boy scene?

[@georgerogers5276]

All his scenes with Hughie where great

[@mohammedbairam982]

​@@PrimeVideoUKhim clowning homelander

[@parinikasharma317]

1:43 It’s so strange how a toothy grin can convey heartbreak so much better than the saddest tear or the most forlorn face

[@cody1570]

Soldier boy is a real man who stands by his convictions. Who else could say that

[@emmuzboosh]

Me 😎

[@TymeTraveling777]

Soldier boy needs his own spinoff show immediately...just like they did peacemaker

[@thewave3603]

I will vouch for this. Soldier looks legit than Peacemaker.

[@tritonus162]

Prequels tend not to work, and Soldier Boy's story before being captured doesn't seem compelling enough for a series. He was a marketing tool who was an arrogant, but dominantly powerful supe. If they can make it work, it would be fun to see how.

[@RE1jill]

The gods have spoken

[@tritonus162]

@@RE1jill I may eat my words appetititedly

[@vvookeaver]

I feel sorry for poor Edgar, surrounded by all these children

[@BenHopkins1000]

That’s what happens when you let Corporate America do the parenting: All power, no responsibility

[@camerongreene3357]

I don’t. That’s what happens when you try to monopolize heroism

[@NoName-bk3su]

He's one of the reasons they are the way they are

[@libandualeh7621]

Poor Edgar? He's literally 100% responsible for Homelander growing up to be a monster

[@robertlyons8199]

I’m ok not bringing him back in this story. Give the man his own show, about him coming up as a new hero. I’d watch that in a heartbeat.

[@ElysiaFields19]

While I definitely want to see him back next season I'd be right there with you watching his back story!

[@axx012]

Eh, I don't know. I was disappointed with what they did with Peacemaker and keeping him alive. The tone shift of his character was too much for me.and I would not want Soldier boy going down the same route.

[@raulbetancourt5795]

Soldier boy's eyes while he is talking about his father are so great, you can tell his pain and resenment to his old man. And the "A real man wouldn't had cheated" was the cherry on top, along side the delivery and the pause where he got lost for a moment.

[@kenthefele113]

0:55 I love how Soldier Boy doesn’t care that Butcher says “Blimey, you don’t say?!” in a sarcastic tone.

[@redreider186]

Man what great acting. That look from 1:58 - 2:00 says so much about his character. Tough as nails but that second of vulnerability, having another human being seeing him teary-eyed scared the hell out of him, the good ole crack in the armor. I think Soldier boy was super well done this season. He's like an anti-captain America, embodying everything harmful to men from that time period. The nuance was on point

[@lundoren5240]

Hes the perfect example of how men should strive to be.

[@Agencyagent34]

​@@lundoren5240no, he is absolutely not

[@Billy-bc8pk]

Yes he is. He gets the job done and is the kind of guy who built the pillars of society.@@Agencyagent34

[@Lizard2176]

@@lundoren5240he is the weak man’s idea of a strong man.

[@hyperion447]

@@lundoren5240 did you even watch the show

[@dpersonal1]

Love the fact that Soldier boy tearing up a bit there. It shows his vulnerability and humanness. Great job making him relatable and likable.

[@anuraag8307]

But both of them grew up to be very similar to their abusive fathers

[@KosmataBradva]

SB's father wasn't abusive. He was just focused on his work, neglected his child. That is why SB grew a delinquent with an inferiority complex.

[@ffffjjjgfdgjjhf2996]

I guess.... soldier boy's father was decent...

[@huyduc5728]

i think what his father said about soldier boy cheating is right through

[@zambiealex8473]

soldier boy's father was not abusive, he was just disappointed with how his son turned out to be, a literally cheater who took a shortcut to become a man.

[@thegentlemantraveler3498]

@@zambiealex8473 You can be abusive without laying a hand on someone.

[@rohambahraee]

SB's talk is genuine. He really wanted to talk to someone, a friend. When I say to my mom that I don't have any friends or something similar she says why do you need friends or you can talk to us, we are your friends. I feel like sometimes you want to to chill with someone and talk to them instead of parents, someone close to your age. To talk about things you can't or don't want to talk with parents. Being alone and to be a disappointment is really bad. I remember when I got high or full marks in high school and brought them to my parents my mom usually would've said that is ok and my dad wouldn't bother or say anything but when I got a bad grade, everyone would've bashed me because of it and told me that I'm a disappointment so I hid them from my parents. I always wanted to make people happy and help others but when people take advantage of your kindness and hurt you, you slowly descend into hating people and being bad. Sometimes it's the world that creates the monster

[@SourRobo8364]

Bring Soldier Boy back. He's the best and consistent character. Plus Jensen Ackles rocks.

[@GamerCentricc]

Soldier boy is the most consistent super and the most consistent character, he's the man that get's the job done. He doesn't slack around, hope he returns same as Noir and they get some character development.

[@HugoGonzalez-vt3kc]

This man needed a whole episode to himself. I hope he gets one next season.

[@addictedtochocolate920]

I think the showrunners made him more likeable and charismatic than they intended to. Now a lot of people (me included) love him and want him back. He is for sure a horrible person, but so is Butcher; Soldier Boy has done nothing Butcher hasn't done or could have done before, and he is way less pathetic than Homelander.

[@stevewaltz4694]

Soldier Boy is the best character on the show and it isn't even close.

[@vivianrichards1313]

I love how these characters are portrayed. You can see how having a toxic parent affected them all the way into adulthood. Butchers dad was just a straight up, abusive ahole and soldier boys dad wouldn't love him/be proud of him no matter what he tried.

[@crod9905]

No one talks about the emotional intelligence and introspection Soldier Boy displayed in the finale. When he looks at Homelander, he finally realizes what his father told him all those years ago was correct. And this is why I want a Soldier Boy redemption arc.

[@stormbreaker415]

You can see some of Homelander's expressionisms in Soldier Boy in this scene. 1:41 being the most noticeable

[@nicolebohrnstedt8008]

Yup Jensen even said he watched Antony’s performance as Homelander closely. 🤌🏻👏🏻

[@set7618]

There was another part where his mouth part twitching like HL as well.

[@lighthouse3043]

The psychology of parenting neglect goes a long way. Never ceases to amaze me how the cycle continues.

[@Chosen9038]

I speak from experience, my parents did the same to me. Gaslight included, they say i blame others for my problems really. Even though they can't even see their own neglect.

[@TheNoviceVillage]

Man, watching those two act against each other is incredible. Both underrated talents chewing scenery to the best of their ability. It's a joy to watch.

[@youngdiffi]

I think soldier boy is probably my favorite character so far

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@Corndad same. Tho curious, what makes him your favorite character so far?

[@bloodangel8502]

I love this foreshadowing, his father calling him a disappointment, then saying he’d be a better father and saying those exact words to homelander

[@Errorvirus404]

It's because Soldier boy hates himself so seeing his son turn out just like him was the ultimate disappointment. Soldier boy wanted to raise his children to be better than him.

[@GangstaStan010]

​@@Errorvirus404Exactly. That's what people forget. He wanted to prove he was a better father by raising his children. Since he didn't he was upset with HL not reaching what he felt was his true potential

[@kainholden2001]

​@GangstaStan010 i am curious on how homelander wouldve turned out if his dad didnt get betrayed and shipped off to russia. Id imagine homelander wouldnt be too different, but hed probably be more of a bully and less of a maniac.

[@isiwan4853]

Soldier boy is the best character on this show no cap

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

What makes him the best character?

[@mihaiioc.3809]

@@Seasonal-Shadow_4674 How he's written and how his actor plays the role. I'd say Homelander takes the number one spot for the best character, but you can argue that Soldier Boy or Butcher take that, depending on personal preference. Everyone in this show is great.

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@@mihaiioc.3809 i do hope homelander and soldier boy team up as a father and son vengeance on stan edgar

[@ItachiUchiha-qd9mi]

He was a real man. Neglected his own desires to keep his word to Butcher.

[@MandatoryFruit]

Of all the disappointing things that happened in the season finale, everything that Soldier Boy did was never one of them. He was amazingly well written. Both he and Antony Starr better get some Emmy nominations I stg.

[@imgladiquitdestiny2401]

Best part of the show. Somehow they made the “He’s my father” trope and did a perfect job.

[@TheShamRulz]

The fact that both Homelander and Soldier Boy, the two strongest beings in that universe, respect Butcher as an equal - speaks volumes about his personality.

[@redrick8900]

They most certainly do not.

[@someguy-hc8gi]

@@redrick8900 they do

[@redrick8900]

@@someguy-hc8gi They respect him, but not as an equal. When Homelander first praises Butcher he qualifies it by saying for a normal person. Soldier Boy totally ignores Butcher's reservations until Butcher attacks him.

[@someguy-hc8gi]

@@redrick8900 wdym by butcher's reservations?

[@redrick8900]

@@someguy-hc8gi No idea what you are trying to say.

[@TheSerpent21]

I think Soldier Boy was the mosy consistent character in the season. Even despite Homelander being his child he still was willing to keep his word.

[@dezcalltgw9896]

a real man protects his wife's son and his wife's boyfriend... just like my man Butcher!

[@TylerInTraining]

lol

[@golden1_1dragon12]

That ain’t right lol

[@BabyGirlTiny]

Yikes, calling a rapists the wife’s boyfriend seems out of touch

[@JoseRamirez-ew7vq]

@@BabyGirlTiny have a sense of humor

[@hands-ongaming7180]

@@BabyGirlTiny we're aware that its a joke, maybe you and the 24 tards who agreed with you need to get in touch with humor

[@lolPoroa]

I love how in this show no matter how much of a bad person someone is you can clearly see where all that negative behavior started it is so complex about human interactions with reasons, causes and effects of everything in their life

[@Amstrdamn]

It's because he respects Butcher. A strong, masculine, ruthless man as he is. It makes sense.

[@Blazegraze12]

DID respect Butcher.

[@ramonserna8089]

Or because SB has daddy issues and secretly want poppy's approval, something Butcher being the manipulative sociopath he is is able to exploit.

[@lambsaucehunter9316]

@@Blazegraze12 They could've been a great team

[@GangstaStan010]

@@ramonserna8089 Why would he want Butchers approval?

[@ramonserna8089]

@@GangstaStan010 Because he represent the stereotypical strong man his father was in his mind and he seek to be recognized has one haswell.

[@backdoorwolf666]

My dad was a bodybuilder in the 70's. He constantly came in second place during competitions and would always say the winners were on steroids. I always asked him why he never just did them and always told he didn't want to use crutches and that a real man can't really prove himself that way. He still lifts weights today and refuses to wear those tight weight lifting shirts. I sympathize with Soldier Boy's dad.

[@interviolet6675]

Soldier Boy was such a fan favourite that they had to shelve him last second, he *ate* this season up

[@HenryChinaski614]

There is some solid acting in this series. It’s incredible.

[@MisterSinister47]

This is why I like Soldier Boy so much in this show. He has this very human side to him. He's jacked up because of the time he grew up in and the type of father he had. Butcher has a horrible father and even Homelander acknowledges the reason why he's so messed up is because he had no human contact. He was raised in a lab. Soldier Boy needs his own series set in WW2 leading up to his capture.

[@saptarsi7868]

Butcher had no reason to fight with soldier boy. He could've just told soldier boy to wait till Ryan is out of the way. I really felt like soldier boy was the only guy who genuinely bonded with butcher.

[@Wes_Bradley-Taubner]

I’d say it’s the other way around. Butcher has bonded with Ryan, Hughie and MM on occasion. Butcher is the only guy who bonded with Soldier Boy

[@chriscannon8144]

Shame these two couldn’t be friends, they had a lot in common.

[@ravinwanasinghe8460]

They should have soldier boy for next season.

[@1stvinyl]

If meave survived he should too

[@BrokenSIMGlasses]

nah too expensive

[@HouseMDLover69]

Hes coming back 100%

[@DavidoMAMO]

@@HouseMDLover69 nah , hes gone lol

[@crazybabuskaman3923]

@@BrokenSIMGlasses It's Amazon.... do I even gotta add onto that, the budgets have been getting higher and higher.

[@simon-peterwilliamson2412]

Soldier boy was honestly such a homie. Hate that we had to betray him

[@philosopher9672]

Soldier Boy was smoking big packs 🚬

[@WC-tv7lk]

Great acting from Jensen Ackles here, honestly felt him holding back emotions when he quoted his father.

[@MrHellsing76]

I love how, and surprised no one talks about it, but Soldier Boy trying to bond with Butcher here.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Jensen's acting in this scene is kind of heartbreaking.

[@anirrudhshrinaath1020]

1:13, "He couldn't be bothered"..... I can't be the only one who thinks that Soldier boy's father was kind of like Stan Edgar.

[@codyn.8225]

What Homelander, Butcher, and Soldier Boy really wanted? not power, fame or revenge. Just love

[@virgilio6349]

2:20 ah that's some sweet hypocrisy/irony there Butcher...

[@danhibiki3359]

Brilliant performance from both these two.

[@SuperEdo07]

Soldier Boy did everything he said he was going to do and was betrayed yet again.

[@warrenv94]

Soldier boy was the only who could get away with talking so brutally honest. Who's gonna stop him?

[@vik574]

Soldier Boy was the only character true to his word and worthy of some respect. Yes he did a lot of things that are super questionable if not somewhat evil but, he stands by his promises. Going into season 4 he's the only character I actually like.

[@justinc882]

Ackles is do fricking awesome as soldier boy. I hope they do more with him.

[@gabriellamberes3308]

Soldier boy was one of the best parts of this season I love this

[@impersonal6650]

I always found it absurd when parents call their children a disapointment. Like, dude, you raised him, it was your duty to shape something out of your child, and you say that it's become a disapointment? It is either you failed as a parent, or you created that disapointment by yourself.

[@ManiacX1999]

They don't take responsibility for their own mistakes

[@magik97]

Do you think children always follow what their parents want and they have no agency of their own ? There are so many cases where despite parents raising them well, they turn out to be disappointments.

[@h__r]

​@@magik97I think it's really easy to think that if a parent thinks they raised their child right but the child turns out to be a "disappointment", that it's the child's fault. But in the end the child & all its decisions it took in life are a direct result of the parent's choice to give birth to them. It may sound very one-sided but I really think that to bring a new life! in this world must bring with it immense responsibility.

[@lightningcrap98]

Soldier boy is such a great character

[@DeadManSinging1]

What an incredibly complex character.

[@cyriljude3033]

Apart from The Only Man, man enough to keep his word, Soldier Boy, has the best Dialogue Delivery... Hats off to Jensen Achles....! Started watching Supernatural only for him...!

[@troillandford7679]

The dad sounds like Henry ford, if y’all didn’t know, Henry ford made sure to let his son know how weak and privileged his upbringing was compared to his upcoming when he started his car company.

[@jameswessling6982]

Henry Ford was also known for saying and doing much worse

[@edk487]

Doesn’t sound like a bad dad at all

[@Typicalcs]

@@edk487 it’s having an ego over ur own bloodline that’s bad it putting down ur son so he can’t be better than u later

[@paulrippcord506]

Of all the Supes, I’m happy they changed, I’m happy it’s Soldier Boy. In the comics, you couldn’t wait to see Billy and crew get rid of him, but here Soldier Boy is sympathetic and weirdly likable.

[@princenagar1686]

Soldier Boy is a man of his words and kept his promise so hard that Butcher have to change side.

[@alejandrogonzalez00]

2:04 I really love that William didn’t say no to that question and that he does in a way accept Ryan as his son

[@philt6800]

You can tell they used Rocky as an influence for this character

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

Right down to him having the right "Philly" accent.

[@philt6800]

@@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 very well thought through.

[@anormalguy511]

You are an id'ot if you think if he's anything like Rocky

[@TTD97]

Ain’t it very funny how butcher said homelander isn’t his son but ryan isn’t butchers son, Ryan is Homelanders son and was pretty much raised in a test tube as well every thing butcher said to soldier boy applied to him as well which is why I’m very surprised the end turned out they way it did.

[@skillet9141]

It seems he loves his wife that much.

[@troillandford7679]

That was butcher’s character arc the whole season. He’s a hypocrite, it shows in this scene but most importantly, it shows when he took temp v that he is also an unchecked, violent man with power like most of the supes

[@lukekiely2450]

Butcher is a goddam hypocrite

[@HouseMDLover69]

@@lukekiely2450 and we still love him 🙂🙃🙂🙃

[@lukekiely2450]

@@HouseMDLover69 not me. I love Soldier boy now 😂😂😂

[@nickshad6665]

I wonder if Ryan’s blood is different than other supes because he was born powers and wasn’t injected with V. Imagine Butcher finding out down the line that Ryan could have tanked a blast from Soldier Boy

[@KainErrow]

It's interesting that in the season 2 finale Ryan's laser vision was practically a nuclear blast, while in the season 3 finale it's tuned down to match Homelanders. I'm wondering if that's either a nerf or if the implication is that Homelander could go that full blast if he lost control. Personally I liked the original interpretation, which suggested Ryan would be noticeably stronger.

[@Metamine0]

@@KainErrow I think Ryan learned how to control his laser vision so he wouldn't repeat the Season 2 finale again

[@flavioescobar9165]

@@KainErrow his mom being attacked by stormfront probably gave him enough adrenaline and motivation to laser at full potential

[@zyxyx6754]

Did you miss the part where Homelander is the same?

[@ДавидГригорьев-ф3ж]

@@KainErrow I think Homelander can do full blast too.

[@cbeaudry4646]

They need to make a "The Boys" spin-off with a "Demolition Man" vibe: Soldier Boy is woken up 100 years into the future of "The Boys" timeline to help stop some threat Also, Soldier Boys says "War Department" instead of "Department of Defense". Pretty cool detail, similar to how he said "Shell Shock" in an earlier episode

[@Tonius126]

Soldier boy in a cyberpunk future would be sick!

[@brendonsmith3080]

Grew up in the era of WWII. War Department and Shell Shock were terms that existed during that time until they were redefined as the Department of Defense and PTSD

[@GangstaStan010]

I don't think he's trusting anymore teams after this. 😂