Maeve engages in a brutal fight with Homelander and ultimately tackles Soldier Boy out of the building as he begins to detonate. The blast strips Soldier Boy of his powers, and while Maeve is presumed dead, she survived without her Supe abilities.

Starlight officially leaves The Seven, throwing her costume down the incinerator and joining The Boys as Annie January. The Final Stinger

In a shocking turn, Homelander kills Black Noir for withholding the truth about Soldier Boy being Homelander's biological father.

The episode concludes with Homelander introducing Ryan to a crowd of his supporters. When a protester throws a bottle at Ryan, Homelander brutally murders the man in public. Instead of horror, the crowd erupts in cheers, and the season ends on a chilling shot of Ryan looking on with a subtle, dark smile. Production & Legacy