S3E3: Barbary Coast

In "The Boys" Season 3, Episode 3, things get messy quickly. Frenchie and Kimiko find themselves at a theme park on a mission to track down Soldier Boy's old teammate, Crimson Countess. This reunion doesn't go as planned, with Kimiko having to fight off the Countess, who escapes after causing chaos with her powers. Meanwhile, Hughie is still grappling with the truth about Victoria Neuman and her secret life as a head-popper. He can't shake off the feeling of betrayal and starts making questionable decisions, like taking Temp V, which gives him temporary superpowers. This turns out to be both empowering and disastrous as he struggles with the consequences. Back at Vought Tower, Homelander is busy tightening his grip on power. He's not just content with being the face of The Seven; he wants control over Vought too. By the end of the episode, he's succeeded in intimidating Stan Edgar into stepping down from his position as CEO. Homelander's victory is complete with a smug public announcement where he declares himself in charge, leaving everyone else scrambling to figure out their next move in this new order.