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Ever wanted the satisfaction of seeing Homelander get put in his place?
Stan Edgar does just that after he threatens to leave Vought, leaving Homelander absolutely fuming. Watch The Boys on Prime Video.
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#Homelander #TheBoys #Vought

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Would you dare to stand up to Homelander like this?

[@tn69jonny26]

Yep

[@TehPesky]

@@tn69jonny26 cap

[@PkorniBoi]

@@tn69jonny26 cap

[@GoogleAccount-mn3zm]

@marius kristensen agreed, he's too unstable for me to risk it

[@GaryTurbo]

Not unless i have his weakness

[@djfanboyLIVE]

The best thing about this scene is that Homelander can use his super hearing to read a person’s heart rate and he knows deep down that that guys genuinely NOT afraid of him.

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Stan Edgar is scared of no one, super-powered or otherwise!

[@JJ-zr1wf]

Stan knows Homelander can't go around Musclin' on *his* turf

[@asrockriel]

Bro, he's Gustavo Fring.

[@GHOST-su6ny]

@@asrockriel and Hes Also a El Presidente

[@phaikia13]

You are right, and that is actually canon in the comics. Homelander says the this mofo's heartbeat never changed at all.

[@afierymess2307]

Homelander is simply, Not up to Pollos standards.

[@Mangdup.]

Sustavo Gus

[@yeetfeet1270]

Bro boutta get fired

[@MartianManHunter2258]

Or Arasaka standards.

[@markuschelios6891]

Comment is perfection.

[@Aloha_SnackBar]

​@@Mangdup.the translation says "The Gus System" 💀

[@cheemsdogge2819]

I like how homelander almost never kills the people that are not afraid of him 😂

[@SadGoodman0001]

For me, it’s quite surprising

[@DarknessIsThePath]

He respects such people because they are the only ones that are either amusing enough or relatable to the extent that even if they are enemies, he can have proper conversations with them.

[@Monster_Fan111]

@@SadGoodman0001 Because Homelander is a man-child, he knows what Stan Edgar saying is true and is afraid of that. Homelander needs the company to cover him, for his reputation, which is everything to him. Stan Edgar is not afraid of Homelander because he knows Homelander's weaknesses. He's smart, confident and unwavering.

[@michaelangelo1787]

@@Monster_Fan111 he also sees Butcher as someone who he can have an honest conversation with.

[@zacknewton1064]

@@Monster_Fan111 stan edgar isnt afraid of homelander bc he doesnt see homelander as anything other than a raging manchild and he doesnt respect immature people. and in the comics, his counterpart James was really just completely uninterested and bored by everything Homelander did

[@Ryda124]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="195">3:15</a> the best little touch here is Homelander taking his feet off the desk. It’s at the moment he realizes he’s not the one in charge here. Even though he tries to act tough and threatening a second later, he already revealed he’s intimidated by Stan’s authority

[@lorenzodicapo6305]

That's a great catch, but I'm going to nitpick: Homelander knows he's lost during the little speech Gus makes as he approaches. By the time he reveals that he knows Homelander leaked the formula and says, 'manchild that you are...' that short, contemptuous glance at Homelander's feet- right there. It's great because his reaction is to fumble and remove his feet. Like I said, it's a tiny thing, but I'm weird. Scene is still a masterclass

[@ayothepizzahere8181]

@@lorenzodicapo6305The fact that you called him Gus 😂

[@Raincity1]

Basically telling homelander....that he's not The Quarterback.....he's just the Mascot

[@daustin8888]

This begs the question: Who is the Quarterback?

[@shmillbe3390]

@@daustin8888 i haven't watched the show, but from this I'm guess the guys the make the heros or whatever are

[@anishaarav3354]

@@shmillbe3390 Dude, How come you did not Watch THE Boys yet🤷,... It is THE best SuperHero TV Show,.. like The BEST

[@x_master_xtop410]

@@anishaarav3354 I would only Daredevil on the level of The Boys when it comes to comic book TV shows

[@anishaarav3354]

@@x_master_xtop410 Very True👌,,, I thought about Daredevil while writing this Comment 😄,, Season 1 was the best😚

[@misterbooze911]

"What we are really is a pharmaceutical company." This really is Gus Fring in an alternate universe.

[@NicodemusChan]

Just like McDonald's isn't in the fast food business, but really a real-estate company.

[@sebastianmaregatti]

Stan Edgar,Gus Fring, Moff Gideon, that dictator from far cry, and Giancarlo are all variants of one another

[@GeekCredTrivia]

This isn't gus fring in a alternate reality, this is just him at his 3rd job under a fake name. Even evil guys can be workaholics

[@Jadefox32]

@@sebastianmaregatti let's not forget the dentist from Payday 2

[@ChrisAtheist]

And they have a vaccine against super powers I bet

[@philidox]

The most powerful man in The Boys universe. Stan Edgar is a total badass.

[@PrimeVideoUK]

And here's proof of that! 😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWfRaHhoetVnrLM

[@mjkhan9664]

Only Giancarlo D'esposito can play at commanding authority to someone as powerful as Homelander. The fact that Stan was genuinely not afraid of him was crazy

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Stan knows no fear! 🥶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWfRaHhoetVnrLM

[@siddbastard]

can he play anything else tho ? looks more like the shtick of someone with a better than average "war face" ... maybe that's why he never played anything before getting typecasted in this

[@ivaerz4977]

​@@siddbastardhe played detective in Usual suspects

[@elementSe34]

Esposito*

[@duangerous]

I'm sitting here wondering what a world with Honelander not in contract with Vaught looks like and was immediately terrified. Then I realized Stan has Victoria Neuman.

[@mr.satire9681]

“You are not our most valuable asset” “THEN WHO IS?!” *Walter White busts through the door*

[@sebastiancastellanospinpin]

Walter White will never be the one who bust through the door, he will be the one who knock

[@Manienormae]

Starts blasting homelander with fulminated mercury with a little tweak of chemistry

[@selena2875]

LOL

[@VonKey.]

_Intro theme plays_

[@Ginryuken]

Bro we need a edit based on this

[@FlyinBrian777]

You have to admit, Gus Fring will always excel in his duties as a CEO no matter which company he's working for.

[@gook5219]

I have to admit, your mom will always impress her clients

[@jaydenkumar8631]

@@gook5219 Wholesome Comment

[@user-el3rk6os3p]

Gustavo

[@luisalonso959]

@@gook5219 nice reply... are you a child right?

[@aryans4519]

@@gook5219 oh look, a mom joke. I'm so mature

[@BDTTK9]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="82">1:22</a> Edgar was so unimpressed and bored by Homelander threatening him… I love Edgar already 😅

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Edgar is always unimpressed by Homelander 😬 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWfRaHhoetVnrLM

[@northwestkidmarc]

Fr 😂😂😂

[@Looona_fan]

​@@PrimeVideoUK silence brand.

[@bobbogenie7235]

I love when he takes off his glasses before his speech. Such a 'you are beneath me' move.

[@rayleigh8]

Homelander: “ I’m gonna go and make things clear to the company”. Homelander leaves the company with things made clear to him.

[@aseem2985]

A crippled little superhero. What a reputation to leave behind.

[@curiously-cinnamon]

Now THIS is truly worthy of the Sigma Male Grindset meme

[@matthewtopping2061]

Not worth 10K likes, but whatev 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@vikasdabas629]

Story of every employee working in corporate sector 😂😂😂

[@avinashviews345]

😂😂😂

[@canvas_125]

“Manchild that you are…” I love how Edgar lasers down Homelander with just words.

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Who needs laser eyes when you can talk like Edgar? 😬

[@hagridsdisappointingson769]

The best part is how that's a direct response to homelander's line about the lecture being condescending. It's Stan doubling down and basically telling homelander that he's being condescending because he sees Homelander as no more than a child throwing a tantrum.

[@thebigquack6945]

Doesn’t even look at him when he says it Like he’s not even worth the energy

[@The0neWhoCares]

Edgus

[@ramdhan.1]

He literally hit him where it hurts

[@ScrambledAndBenedict]

I love how the power shifts. Homelander goes in there like he owns the place, Stan lets him speak, then just matter-of-factly busts him down and takes complete control.

[@denziiey]

"You are not our most valuable asset. You are our most valuable problem" 😂😂 imagine he said that

[@imagi.nation1429]

dont touch a script please

[@giratinabasado8436]

​@@imagi.nation1429agree

[@sergeidubarev5079]

I remember him saying in one of the other scenes "You're simply a BAD PRODUCT." :D

[@Gmez759]

@@imagi.nation1429😂😂😂😂

[@leafgreensniper13]

Valuable doesn’t really make sense, something like worthless would be better

[@trevoromondi1663]

The actor who plays homelander seems to have a talent in showcasing passive aggressiveness

[@user-lr5gu9ue6j]

I was just thinking this. He switches into that persona/character effortlessly. As if he's being himse- nvm :D

[@ZaphodHarkonnen]

He played identical twins in the NZ TV show Outrageous Fortune. Fella is a solid actor. And yes, the two leads of The Boys are kiwis. :P

[@xhagast]

His Homelander is a man-baby smart enough not to show it. Too much.

[@kekagiso]

@@ZaphodHarkonnen homelander and butch?

[@daoyang223]

and Giancarlo is a master at playing a sinister guy with a lot of conviction.

[@D3K43]

He's not standing up to Homelander, he's looking down on him.

[@Beatmurva]

Underrated comment

[@holdenballantyne8046]

@@Beatmurva frr

[@Solid_Bocchi]

Bro speaking the truth

[@lasinloser3979]

And talking down to him.

[@Thesavagesouls]

I liked your comment just for the pfp Corporal Sheppard

[@bebbenbaby5361]

Anthony starr's portrayal of the character is masterful. Bullies push until they meet genuine resistence. If you give in you embolden them.

[@cb-9938]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="212">3:32</a> "I dont appreciate your tone" *Stan talking with the calmest voice I've ever heard*

[@thebrapman]

I love the silence at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="80">1:20</a> where Homelander sits there, smug, thinking "Ha! Gotcha. You don't know what to say" whilst Edgar is just gathering himself to cash the largest reality check with Homelanders name on it.

[@jamesherrick5243]

You just know he was just waiting for the day this little scrub would walk in and talk that trash.

[@actellimQT]

That pause is what makes the whole scene

[@TR0J3NH0R5E]

@ZAP GAMERZ I didn't think about the heart rate. They probably should have made that alittle clearer to the audience

[@guido7095]

The smooth telephone noise made it for me

[@charlesatanasio1622]

I actually got a "my already low expectations of this worm have been lowered and I can't even fell surprised" vibe myself.

[@HattaTHEZulZILLA86]

THIS is HOW you do a menacing villain. No screams, no shouts, just a calm demeanor with a firm tone of voice explaining to the "hero" that he's just a pretender.

[@Endru85x]

Yes, that,s why i prefer for example Jared Harris as Moriarty than BBC version with Andrew Scott- his shouting and babbling really was dull and iritating, Harris was more menacing, especially when he was torturing Sherlock Holmes while singing a song about trout, or telling Sherlock he will send regards to Watson and Mary.

[@nosuchthing8]

A preening peacock

[@MusMasi]

lol hero

[@pickcicle]

and giancarlo did the same thing in breaking bad. amazing acting of two amazing characters

[@nsf_318]

@@Endru85x yknow there was a lot special about those sherlock holmes films that sherlock never did quite the same.

[@alex1vid]

One of my favorite scenes of the series. Two absolutely GENIUS actors in character. The way Esposito played Stan in that one moment, pausing before stopping. Capturing how much of a literal genius/prodigy (and sociopath) Stan Edgar was that he was running through a million different machinations before deciding the correct way HE WANTED to crush Homeland's entire perception of the company and his place, while simultaneously capturing a brief probe into 'what side' Homelander was on with Stormfront and what, if anything, he knew about her. Just genius!

[@tylerhargrove1846]

Stan really is one of my favorite characters on the show. I like that he isn’t overused but when he does show up he is amazing.

[@vdoggydogg3922]

It's called gravitas

[@ralphhernandez5941]

Man really stared homelander straight in the eye and called him a manchild without even hesitating nor flinching. Cold.

[@PrimeVideoUK]

The temperature automatically drops 10 degrees when Stan Edgar enters the room.

[@Aerial_Imaging]

@noob master Gus Fring.

[@BaconAnimatic]

@@Aerial_Imaging Gustavo

[@kirigami318]

@@maxnolife_ farenheit 💀

[@sagivijayaramaraju1153]

@@BaconAnimatic Gustavo Fring

[@juancarlosrodriguezKFP]

Homelander: *I’m gonna threaten this guy, I bet he’s gonna freak out!* Stan Edgar: 🗿

[@tvoovm7254]

Literally.

[@taddurrenberger3672]

awesome! 1 cool point for you

[@neohleza24]

This comment literally made me laugh out loud..

[@patrickmugalula4210]

😂 😂

[@mopsyched]

Gus*

[@onedaxster]

"No, no, Stan. I _am_ Vought." You cannot get that arrogant with a Giancarlo Esposito character and get away with it. Perfect casting for Stan.

[@DArtmanreignz]

It's crazy the way Edgar just sits there silently staring at Homelander before he responds to him 🫡👑

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Stan Edgar's stare says it all! 👀 kzbin.info5LQUV8aHem8

[@ajdominguez1002]

Like, "Is this fu€ker REALLY wanting to bark at me?"

[@zangor3005]

Homelander: You beat me at my own game Stan: You weren't even a player

[@carmacksanderson3937]

+1 for Avatar reference :D

[@leonidas9808]

+1 for Code Geass pfp too

[@YTPrule]

Did he flatter himself?

[@Jon-Doe]

Azula is best girl

[@HumanBeingSpawn]

+1 for perfect grammar

[@arkham6656]

Giancarlo is one of the best villain actors of all time. It’s not even a debate.

[@cj1099]

His slight smile is enough to send chills down your back.

[@dixie_normous1252]

Best villain ever, I got dirt on your dirt 🤯

[@Gobear1]

And he got his start in the original production of Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. It's amazing how he evolved from a comic actor to a frightening villain.

[@keegantunks1953]

I met him at a con, he is the loveliest guy in the world. When we got our photo taken he immediately shifted into iconic villain form, and then as soon as it was over was an absolute sweetheart again. Insanely talented dude

[@justinisorange]

Yeah but he just plays the same guy every time

[@BlueHasAppeared]

Ive never seen a scene that so perfectly captures the difference between confidence and arrogance quite like this one

[@ThallVic]

- You are _not_ our most valuable asset. That would be the evil mastermind known as Heisenberg, the man who perfected the Compound V and now produces it for us with a purity rate of 99,1%.

[@javierluna7863]

I like the way Giancarlo pronounces “Confidential” as if he could not stress it enough that it’s supposed to be kept a secret.

[@danieldickson8591]

Which Homelander put in jeopardy by spreading Compound V around the world. Homelander screwed up and Edgar knows it, which is one more thing he can hold over Homelander.

[@rodrickngonyoku5042]

I just like how homelander acts like a manchild. These actors deserves an award for their brilliant performances.

[@johnblunt5243]

I mean from my own slight knowledge of how mental stuff works. Homelander fits *very* nicely into the narcassistic child, the narcasist who thinks of themselves above all else while still acting like a spoiled little child.. they might be a clever child but mentally they're age is barely double didgets if even that

[@comicalcosmonaut959]

Comics homelander is even more of a man child. Here he’s more methodical yet still childish

[@Kiboxxx]

Antony Starr: "what performance?" :D

[@shugridualle9351]

Maybe they arent acting. 😁😂🤣

[@kakaroto2599]

1

[@Solo-Wng-Pixy]

If you look closely at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="220">3:40</a> you can see homelander flinch a bit seeing his intimidation tactic didn't work

[@prodarkzy]

Wow, can't believe Gus had such a change of heart in his career path. Ventured towards new beginnings and wanted to make a difference and right his wrongs. Truly wholesome.

[@ArtyI]

You mean right?

[@gamersupreme7980]

His heart literally doesn't skip a beat when talking to Homelander in the comics

[@zulkifli4201]

The REAL Stilwell

[@bunnyfreakz]

There is no Stan Edgar in the comic. It is Stillwell.

[@Ajaxlancer]

@@bunnyfreakz Stan Edgar is obviously taking the place of Stillwell. It's basically the same character

[@trask9100]

@@Ajaxlancer I think we will still see Stilwell in the show in Season 3, he is afterall, Edgar's assistant.

[@Ushio01]

@@trask9100 We had Stillwell the woman Homelander melted the face off of.

[@iw_legendary_sayain2215]

“Man child that you are” he’s gonna need some milk. After that one.

[@risingdoom]

🤣🤣🤣

[@juliobrian4757]

...and he actually goes to get it.

[@IveGotRedOnMe]

Tittay milk

[@OverWims]

I understood that reference

[@jimmiller5600]

And some Prep-H.

[@paarker]

The CEO is great actor. This scene is a brilliant demonstration of power play. Amazing writing and acting.

[@Harshit_patel.....30]

Man you need to watch breaking bad his character there is just mind blowing

[@IraGabrielCruz]

@@Harshit_patel.....30 ba dum tss

[@herintuion88]

Absolutely

[@Vigriff]

@@Harshit_patel.....30 Not to mention his role as Moff Gideon.

[@hitrapperandartistdababy]

One slight detail I like is how at first homelander tries to show that he is in control by putting his feet on the table, but as the conversation goes on and Edgar calls him out on releasing Compound V, he flinches and takes his feet of the table. Showing he lost his edge in the conflict

[@RightWingCorrectWing]

Giancarlo Esposito is such a phenomenal actor. He's intimidation incarnate. Gus just put Homelander in his place without breaking a sweat. No adrenaline for him to smell. No rapid heart beat.

[@alexmarlow2508]

What do you expect? This is the man that runs Los Pollo Hermanos

[@larskarlsson1959]

@@alexmarlow2508 And he is no chicken.

[@cb2291]

Gus🤣🤣🤣

[@SudrianTales]

As someone who likes the Boys Comics (Theme wise), Stillwell is perfectly shown here. In fact, he's even more amazing than in the comics I'd say

[@enumaelis1448]

He’s also the same man who played The Dentist in Payday.

[@krink9081]

Love how homelander harps about people always lying to him, yet this scene is one of the only times I can think of where people were truly being honest with him, AND IT INFURIATES HIM

[@halosammy14]

Homelander’s values toward honesty are the difference between people being submissive and pretending to be submissive. The idea of someone using honesty to tear him down is way out of his comfort zone.

[@OlTimeyChara]

@@halosammy14 -but is homelander breedable or pretending to be bree--

[@Ranyanya]

That's normal, he's a spoiled child. Nothing surprising.

[@yarugatyger1603]

Ye and he can't even retaliate in that scene which makes it all the more satisfying for us viewers

[@xteel1013]

@@OlTimeyChara ...what does that mean?😅...

[@briandivincenzo279]

Giancarlo Esposito is so elegantly ruthless in every role he takes on. A truly gifted actor.

[@petergriffin742]

Loved this scene, finally seeing homelander being put in his place.

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Check out more of Stan vs Homelander 🫣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYClo4WrhLWkr68

[@davidenko2468]

Only gus fring could tuck homelander up in bed like that

[@thedukeoflegends1981]

@marius kristensen hmmm, if only she wasn't so...

[@phoenixc33]

☂

[@MrTeamBringIt123]

@The Duke Of Legends Old

[@LordBrittish]

@@MrTeamBringIt123 😂

[@salamander8055]

@@MrTeamBringIt123 Maybe the bottom is as fresh as the face.

[@Vyselink]

The most intimidating thing to a bully is the knowledge that you aren't at all afraid of them. This scene is a perfect representation of that.

[@Zoza15]

Something that a lot of people can learn from..

[@letmethink9414]

No I would go crazy and make everything worse

[@cloudshifter]

Atleast until they start proving it with their fists.

[@user-ue6yc9kr8i]

How could a blonde guy in tights scare gus fring?

[@lebronjamesharden3958]

then the bully will prob just punch them in the gut, you have to be wise with words as well

[@Luxembourgishsmartass]

I like Stan’s deep settled smile throughout this scene. He knows he had homelander the moment he tried to challenge Stan.

[@ReeceDee]

When homelander realised that none of his powers could be used to make Stan Edgar be wrong he saw what real power was.

[@ramell4]

You can tell the exact moment Stan stopped kidding around. When Homelander first walks in, Stan is all smiles and praise. When Homelander threatened to "move on", however, Stan's face could have been carved out of ice.

[@danieldickson8591]

"I tried being polite and respectful, but if you're going to make threats let me tell you exactly where you stand."

[@AncientSavant7572]

Hahahahahaha I was acting… Or was I

[@iNoodl3s]

Almost bar for bar in that one scene where Walt goes "I believe we're alike in that way"

[@viniciusvyller9458]

Which is why Giancarlo would be perfect casting for Mister Freeze in the next Batman movie.

[@boomboom5927]

Giancarlo’s acting is on point as usual lol have loved this man ever since breaking bad

[@danandhibb]

This dude steals the scene in every movie. What a freaking BOSS MOVE.

[@raymealesmiley_theeunderes8033]

💯

[@giovanimolina5943]

And video game don't forget about Far Cry 6

[@kookofo]

Except the usual suspects imo lol. He's pretty forgettable there.

[@drmalario5189]

No one can beat Gustavo in an argument.

[@cb2291]

Does he get the awards?

[@GintaPPE1000]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the emphasis on “human” @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="134">2:14</a>? Even this early into the lecture, Stan’s already dragging Homelander back down to reality: he started as a human too.

[@Averagebasementman]

Technically yes but keep in mind his dad and possibly his mom were supes.

[@CB-sv2bm]

You know what occurred to me with this scene? "Don't you have a premier of 'Techknight Lives' to go to?" Knowledge in and of itself is power. And just that little minute detail of Edgar calling the movie by its title helps that thought process. Homelander is beneath him, but Edgar still knows all he needs to know about Homelander

[@saparapatepete]

What a subtle way to show that he's watching his every move and can ruin him in a moment's notice as soon as he becomes more trouble than it's worth.

[@lakobause]

Edgar: “Any superhero who has to say ‘I am Vought’ is not truly Vought.”

[@anthonymartino403]

Finish the damned books George!

[@hariviswanathane3431]

You really think a cape gives you power?

[@DarkAdonisVyers]

@@anthonymartino403 He's healthy enough to, right? We don't need another Berserk situation.

[@TarkinBaroth]

Homelander : “Soldier Boy won the real war while you hid under Ayers Rock!”

[@manuele.8100]

@@DarkAdonisVyers there's no hope

[@steelcastle5616]

Note when Homelander got in his face, Stan didn't even blink. This is a great example of the word being mightier than the sword.

[@Venjamin]

Homelander looked away, too. He flinched first.

[@J0Ecorreia]

Some Tywin moves right there

[@Erik-cl5ff]

Until the very sword impales you.

[@doctorpanigrahi9975]

@@Erik-cl5ff May be Secretly Stan is more powerful than Homelander ! You never know !

[@stingerjohnny9951]

Homelander may have an indestructible body, but he has an ego as fragile as a Christmas tree ornament. Stan on the other hand is an ordinary man of discipline and internal power. It’s a fantastic dynamic.

[@mastermindgaming4741]

What a position of power from Stan. Love that scene! We can learn a lot from his body language and the way he talks - so relaxed and calm, even when faced with potential problem.

[@ProGamingProphecy]

This was the first scene I stumbled upon before ever knowing anything about "The Boys." From there it was history, I found the show and binged it. These two great actors in the same scene, brilliant. I'll admit, Homelander looked very familiar, I started digging fast and was reminded of his awesome role in Banshee; it's literally the human version of Homelander.

[@MrHispanicz]

The way banshee ended was disappointing

[@Waywind420]

Stan standing up to homelander is like one of those guys who don't flinch when an elephant or gorilla charges at them. He created doubt in homelanders mind.

[@PrimeVideoUK]

Anyone else got goosebumps during this scene? ✋

[@danieldickson8591]

Homelander has no idea how to deal with someone who isn't afraid of him.

[@Frdnnd]

Not sure about "Created", more like "Caused"

[@NatTurnergrandsonChrisdorner]

He knows who homelander is on the visceral level. Hes a mentally fragile and emotionally weak person. The super strong superheroe guy he portrays to the world isn't what he sees at all. He sees an immature little boy with super powers who doesn't even know who he is.

[@cyber2cyke]

He slits throats with a boxcutter like Tuesdays, a Superboy Prime wannabe isn't gonna intimidate him.

[@Mike-sj2ii]

"LOOK AT ME, LANDER"

[@darkblood777]

With every scene Homelander is in he brings in a cloud of absolute terror; no one ever knowing what he's going to do next. Everyone in the room and audience feels it. But not here. The terror just falls flat here, and Homelander knows it.

[@priitmolder6475]

"Hey... what is that stuff?" Mr White: "Compound V...with a tweak of chemistry"

[@andmicbro1]

"why is it blue?"

[@DarthFandoro]

@@andmicbro1 "The Meth's the tweak."

[@thejoxter6315]

Honestly he would be perfect team member for the boys even if it is for selfish reasons

[@proximityclockworkx1572]

Both are blue lol

[@Timeothy]

@@andmicbro1 its the chili powder

[@grosdaraz]

Both actors played their roles masterfully and made this scene iconic!

[@jivetalk1045]

Agreed!

[@lambsaucehunter9316]

Giancarlo Esposito would make an amazing Lucius Fox

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

600th like

[@rrrlovebuddy]

I don't see two actors here; all I see are two characters who are played so well that I forget it's just a scene from a show. That is absolute gold.

[@kezw2669]

@@dearthofdoohickeys4703 4th to like your comment

[@Manuel.jimenez]

The writers behind this scene know how companies work better than most managers I've known.

[@morjeme8948]

-You are not our most valuable asset -Then who is it? *Lyle enters the room*

[@chartsfocusone]

The only man that Homelander can't take down or scare. What a legend, Stan is.

[@10191927]

In the comics Homelander could sense people’s heart rates, everyone was scared of him, but Stan was an immovable object and the only person Homelander truly feared.

[@im_that_randomguy]

@@10191927 In the comics it was Stillwell

[@jackthecommenter2768]

@@im_that_randomguy honestly I kinda like it since it’s Gus from breaking bad

[@WillyTung]

Until he stops caring about being a superhero.

[@thelgiver5844]

Stan and Stillwell are the definition of Sigma. Imagine the two meeting.

[@FrostLeaf13]

What I love most is how dismissive he is about heroes as a whole. At the end, when he’s referring to Stormfront he’s almost got a mocking tone. You can hear it again when he mentioned Tek Knight. He genuinely sees them as disposable, which implies Vought is ready to replace any number of them at a moment’s notice with backup supes

[@katherineberger6329]

He also knows who and what Stormfront really is.

[@hunteraff5872]

I love Giancarlo. His character cannot be doubted. Sounds smart and is always in a gambit with whoever he’s talking too

[@huuwan]

I love how homelander walks in with the same passive threats that he uses on everyone else in Vought to grab power, but Edgar doesn’t bite, to the point where homelander had to directly threaten to leave the company to assert power over Edgar. Yet edgar is having none of it, and puts homelander in his place with no direct threats, just showing the position of power he has with full iron, not even backing down to homelander face to face. Very classy power check

[@huuwan]

Even with his sly comment at the end saying homelander has to go to a meaningless press show at the end, while they’re actually running the company

[@kbssanik]

As Alfie said: "Never give power to the big guy"

[@Tragedyval]

just like homelander is superman, edgar stan in the comic is basically lex luthor

[@sammyiel9626]

@@huuwan gotta LOVE how Edgar delivers every single word.

[@edgarpena3994]

Edgar is awesome

[@madmintentertainment6268]

"how would your shareholders feel about that" the way stan goes silent and stares at homelander. I like to imagine because he knows about homelanders amazing hearing and how he uses it to read people, that Stan stood in silence to let homelander hear his heartbeat, to let him know that nothing about homelander, what he is, what he can do and ESPECIALLY what he is saying has any affect on him. And that makes him mighty. Giancarlo is a master of silent intimidation. Brilliant.

[@decimusvitae]

Homelander is never going to leave anyways. He NEEDS this. It’s who he is.

[@davidvanrensburg1959]

Tywin Lannister does the same many times throughout game of thrones

[@madmintentertainment6268]

@@davidvanrensburg1959 Tywin never has something with the sheer power of homelander in his face

[@purplebeast8536]

Bravo vince!

[@jutton11]

I think he became silent because that was what Stan feared most. Stan feared Homelander's ability to cost him money more than his ability to rip him limb from limb.

[@smartii3s]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="34">0:34</a> love this line from Stan especially contrasting with later on when he outright states that Homelander isn’t worthy of his respect

[@2wings1bird31]

I love how he let homelander feel like he was in control right up until he tried to get in his face then he was like, Sit! Rollover!

[@Marshmellow3971]

Billy Butcher: "You just sent the most powerful man in the world to bed without his supper." Stan Edgar: "You're a fool if you believe he's the most powerful man in the world."

[@Reqvhio]

wait where was this

[@klaojungwiwattanaporn6927]

@@Reqvhio it's a reference to Game of Throne.

[@boneless_chicken1]

Tywin Lannister and Stan would have been great friends

[@novemberalpha6023]

@@boneless_chicken1 "Cersei.... you will marry Stan Edgar".

[@bourne2crimson397]

Let us pray that this show never suffers the same fate as G.O.T. 😔

[@TheEphemeralMammal]

Homelander: I want a raise. Stan: you will get nothing of the sort. Homelander: I see. Thank you for your time.

[@sinaimuse6562]

Lolol

[@emperorpalpatine4723]

that was hilarious

[@thefilmwatcher1216]

I like that there's someone on the show that can stand up to Homelander and, more specifically, has no superpowers at all beyond those those of intimidation.

[@dr.mungusphd.3162]

There's a theory that he's secretly the most powerful supe of all.

[@CidVeldoril]

Well, Homelander kinda walked into that humiliation. Stan was going to be nice and friendly. Might have even have sweet-talked him about Stormfront. But then Homelander just HAD to pull his usual stuff which clearly doesn't work on Edgar.

[@dirtyclickers7649]

Homelander: I demand respect!! Gus: Would you like that in a 6 piece combo?

[@pokeystar101]

@Pregga ?

[@owenmaleski2203]

No, you demand my attention

[@proxertroll2776]

@@owenmaleski2203 sounds like something alucard would say

[@zxbc1]

Homelander: I demand respect! Buggin Out: Not until you got pictures of brothers on the wall!

[@dionysianapollomarx]

@Pregga 🤭🤭🤭

[@TheSagesSon]

Edgar is literally like batman here He is so vulnerable, but Homelander dare not touch him

[@swivelshivel6576]

Considering things, he’s more Lex Luther

[@chad264]

@@swivelshivel6576 faxxx

[@FriendlyBatDoom]

I can see what you talking about.

[@ZephyrBW]

@@swivelshivel6576 Although Bats is just as bad.

[@Brandonhayhew]

His more like James Stillwell

[@jacinto1477]

this dialogue is the definition of "i dont need no super eyes to roast you"

[@Jay_Gut001]

I love how homelander’s face is always him trying to contain himself

[@huss4realz]

"But you, manchild that you are, released it into the wild" MAN what a line!!! And to a SUPERHUMAN no doubt.

[@TheEvilCheesecake]

It's a line that only impresses man children.

[@geiseric222]

@@TheEvilCheesecake did….did you really do I know you are but what am I? Is this supposed to be a witty comeback?

[@TheEvilCheesecake]

OOOOHHHHH DID HE JUST CALL THE OTHER GUY A MANCHILD? OOOOOHHHHHHHH DEVASTATING OOOOHHHHH ABSOLUTE REEEEEEKT ^ is that what you want me to say?

[@geiseric222]

@@TheEvilCheesecake I mean if that was the best you.could muster I think not replying at all would have served you so much better Instead of owning them it makes you look like you have some personal baggage with the term man child especially since Homelander is a man child. That’s his character.

[@TheEvilCheesecake]

"man child" is the kind of phrase that only man children use.

[@gin.gefilms]

I love how Mr. Edgar basically tells Homelander exactly who Stormfront is on this scene but Homelander still doesn't understand the undertone of the context of the Frederich Vought story.

[@kyleellis1825]

He makes it sound more like stormfront is Vaught's daughter/granddaughter.

[@DTheCritical]

@@kyleellis1825 Yeah he probably was well aware of her real origins and well Stormfront is probably about as old as Soldier Boy (maybe even a bit older). Her wisdom/life experience is valuable. He had plans to make do/dispose of her if need be down the road

[@blockmasterscott]

I always laugh at how Stan is just leaning against his desk waiting for dude to finish before countering, cracks me up everytime lol.

[@bluehealer81]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="108">1:48</a> "What do you know about Frederick Vought?" "Uh, I don't know, he kind of looks like Keith Olbermann?" "Okay, well, yeah, but I mean besides that..."

[@ComradeOgilvy1984]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="79">1:19</a> These long moments of silently looking into each others' eyes are so utterly magnificent. Homelander thinks he has a winning hand and is waiting for Edgar to crumble. Edgar is only weighing Homelander as a man, and considering the right amount of damage to inflict on his ego.

[@danieldickson8591]

I'm pretty sure Stan Edgar weighed up Homelander a long time ago. I think Stan was indulging his own contempt for the posturing fool.

[@dataisthetruth4823]

1:28 and this is the moment Homelander realized his intimidation didn't work at all lol.

[@marquez4497]

@@dataisthetruth4823 this is the moment homelander turned into heisenberg

[@landlockedcroat1554]

*boring

[@Urbanfour]

I love how he references Disney and Edison. Two masterful businessmen that did some horrendous things but the self serving history books look back fondly on.

[@macksoul1986]

Poor poor Tesla, he deserved better

[@harivigneshm9170]

What did Disney do?

[@randomblacktemplar738]

@@harivigneshm9170 overworked his workers and being control freak

[@harivigneshm9170]

@@randomblacktemplar738 thanks didn't know I'll check it out

[@owenmaleski2203]

Indeed. Two men who either cheated their way to success or just played fast and loose with the rules and to the victor went the spoils

[@MrBread-TV]

Gus can even manipulate Homelander, i am impressed!

[@trippinfo]

Dude has multiple personalities 😂

[@ntinosaggelopoulos6718]

Plot twist: he is secretly telepathic

[@remuvs]

I love the little detail of Homelander taking a step back at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="238">3:58</a>. Even though he could crush Stan's skull like a balloon, he's the one with the least power in the room.

[@knightshade2654]

Homelander is, in the end, nothing but a bully with super powers. When he saw that Stan was not afraid of him, he knew he had no power.

[@danieldickson8591]

Stan's probably the first person whom Homelander can't intimidate. He has no experience dealing with someone like that. And Homelander didn't only step back, he broke eye contact with Stan. He flinched first.

[@davidhelling6035]

@@danieldickson8591 Butcher.

[@gianttacogod]

@@danieldickson8591 stan and butcher. Butcher is man with nothing to lose. Stan is played by Giancarolo.

[@ColossatronProductions]

@@knightshade2654 pog Es pfp

[@morgan145able]

I love this scene. I love how Stan puts Homelander in his place not by yelling or arguing, because you can't go toe to toe with Homelander's ego and temper tantrums. Instead, Stan neatly throws him off balance with a seemingly out of left field question: "What do you know about Frederick Vought?" HL still tries to be snarky and in control, but it's too late. Stan has already startled him out of his tantrum and egomania to leave him vulnerable enough to accept Stan's words as the boss finally and bluntly informs HL's place in the world and in Vought. Homelander can't pretend that he's bluffing about any of this either, because Stan's heart never moved a beat faster.

[@Alvan81]

He even de-claws HLs: "I only read his Bio 5 times". 😄 "Oh, yiu mean the Chump Version??

[@vishwasvashishtha7306]

Stan Edgar Is Just Another Variant Of Gus Fring!

[@delvin0965]

Hughie was seen with Oppenheimer during the test. This proves he’s immortal.

[@KingMiiidas]

Love the acting at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="86">1:26</a>, you can see him eagerly listening in, hoping to hear Edgar’s heart rate jump at the threat, only to be met with disappointment.

[@sevenpolar3483]

I am not surprised Edgar isn't scared of Homelander, Edgar loves having power over people, especially people who believe they have power themselves. Beyond anything I think Edgar enjoys standing up to Homelander in this scene.

[@BiasToTruth]

That's pretty wild🥶

[@Needformadness2]

You reached for the starts with this one

[@l0uisss]

The steps in the background even resemble heartbeats

[@oyaksx]

​@@Needformadness2lmao fr

[@trydodis690]

I like to think that at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="79">1:19</a> Homelander is reading Stan's heartbeat and the reason his expression becomes neutral is because he realizes Stan is unphased by his empty threat.

[@nassarhill3521]

And combined with that staredown Stan gave Homelander after the threat. There was no emotional response at all on his face to the threat.

[@iRenz0]

That was a “really n****” moment for Stan here

[@thibautisserant]

You're right, Stan starts talking only after Homelander's face become neutral. He waits for Homelander to realize who got the power in the room.

[@cherchehacknostale]

@@thibautisserant That's so true ! He wanted to show that the threat made wasn't as powerful as Homelander thought it would be

[@saboss]

I like to think I see things in people

[@gamegamerson9102]

He even turned his back to him at the end. A bold move

[@tokugeeky2931]

Really love character like this, no mind blowing superpower yet it seems they have the situation completely in control

[@VictorDammm]

That intimidations that Stan gives off to Homelander knowing full well that homelander can tear him to shreds if he chose. That’s power that money or super powers can’t achieve

[@Ccm2019]

Cheating vs Pro Player

[@emperoremyhriv4968]

Brilliant comment . When people think about a powerful man , they imagine a guy with loads of money and soldiers . Gus here proves that having a strong personality is more important than having money or henchmen . The word is indeed mightier than the sword .

[@Observer29830]

"Do you feel in charge?"

[@Soldier-wi8ps]

@@danielmoore7105 "Ah yes! I was wondering what would break first! Your spirit, *OR YOUR BODY! "*

[@kingsman1713]

@@Soldier-wi8ps You were excommunicated bY a gang of psychopaths.

[@El_Clarke]

What i love about Giancarlo Esposito is the way he acts his menacing roles. He isn’t physically intimidating (no muscular physique), He doesn’t boast a massive intellect (while still having one), He doesn’t shout or yell or use swearwords. He simply starts off with a regular amount of respectful language and voice tone but when the situation turns, his face turns cold and then he; remains quiet/starts talking/ becomes more confrontational only when necessary. He truly is a great actor! 👏🏻

[@plaguemaster308]

He has great roles in successful shows, he's also the villain in the new Far Cry 6 game.

[@stonefree7973]

@@Juan-bm7nr And Better Call Saul!

[@sabre013]

My personal favorite is his role as The Dentist, and this man is unsettling and threatening in every way when he wants to be.

[@Logan7281X]

You should watch the movie, 'Fresh'.

[@alexyoblick]

He also plays the role of Moff Gideon amazingly in The Mandalorian

[@potatomatop9326]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="82">1:22</a> Stan: i'm gonna Roast you so bad, you're gonna turn into one of Los Pollos Hermanos chickens.

[@matthewkuchinski1769]

Will always love how Homelander thinks he can walk over anybody, but Stan Edgar proves otherwise.

[@editpassion1970]

I think Gus Fring is a an omnipresent personality in ever universe. He plays the same character by a different name and back story a lot of the time and I can’t get enough of it.

[@TACTIK00L]

Pretty sure he is an immortal entity in payday 2

[@bkr1895]

It’s like hiring Nic Cage you’re gonna get a Cagey performance

[@stingerjohnny9951]

@@bkr1895 exactly, It’s literally his selling point XD

[@Superstarseven]

You're just saying that the actor has no range. Not really a compliment.

[@zxcvbnmasdfghjkl3377]

@@Superstarseven While he may play similar roles, we can see the range of his acting from those individual roles. It's not a backhanded compliment by any means unless you make it one.

[@lordextinction8322]

Giancarlo No matter the role. He's always the last man standing in the art of Putting people in their place. Be they indestructible suited bounty hunters... or men who can bring down buildings with a bat of the eye lashes

[@saturnringer267]

He’s always the last man standing in the art of putting people in their place….unless he’s up against Heisenberg

[@KinotheHedgehog]

@@saturnringer267 Or the Payday gang

[@QuitterKiller]

Wasn't standing for long in breaking bad if you catch my drift

[@turkeyman631]

He definitely got this job because of his work as Gus.

[@Hartzilla2007]

Not so great with certain Jedi Knights though.