Ryan Replicates Queen Maeve's Feat, Drawing Blood from Homelander in The Boys Season 5 The Boys Season 5, Episode 3, sees Ryan achieve a rare feat by drawing blood from Homelander, an accomplishment previously only managed by Queen Maeve. This development signifies Ryan's growing power and offers hope for the potential defeat of Homelander. The highly anticipated Season 5 of The Boys has delivered a pivotal moment for Ryan, Homelander's son, in Episode 3. Ryan's return to the narrative fold is marked by an extraordinary feat, placing him in an elite group of supes. Following a tumultuous period marked by an incident involving Grace and Butcher, Ryan finds himself in a strained relationship with Butcher, adding a layer of complexity to his character. He has also been actively evading Homelander and the pervasive influence of Vought, a stance that will likely be re-evaluated by Ryan after the dramatic conclusion of the latest episode. In a dramatic turn of events, after initially agreeing to assist Butcher with his clandestine plans, Ryan finds himself in another heated argument with him. This internal conflict ultimately leads Ryan to confront his father, Homelander. The ensuing confrontation escalates into a fierce physical battle. While Homelander ultimately gains the upper hand, Ryan manages to achieve something remarkable that only one other supe has accomplished on screen: drawing blood from Homelander. Although Ryan may not yet possess his father's full power, this significant achievement strongly suggests his potential to reach that level with further development and training. During his clash with Homelander, Ryan lands several impactful blows, a testament to his burgeoning strength. Most notably, he manages to draw blood by punching Homelander directly in the nose. This is an astonishing accomplishment, considering that Homelander's near-invulnerability usually prevents opponents from inflicting any significant injuries. His powers are so overwhelming that most supes cannot get close enough or lack the sheer force to leave even a minor mark. The fact that Ryan can land hits at all, and especially draw blood, highlights his extraordinary power. Even against formidable opponents like Soldier Boy, Butcher, and Hughie, Homelander has typically only sustained minor bruises. The bloody nose Ryan inflicts is particularly significant as it enrages Homelander, mirroring his reaction to the only other time he has been made to bleed on screen. This rare occurrence makes both instances of Homelander bleeding incredibly memorable. Apart from Ryan, the only other supe to have successfully made Homelander bleed is Queen Maeve. During their intense battle at the conclusion of Season 3, Maeve also landed a punch to Homelander's face, causing his nose to bleed. Her triumphant expression clearly indicated her awareness of the rarity of her accomplishment. Like Ryan, Maeve was unable to maintain her advantage for long. Nevertheless, her ability to hold her own against Homelander solidified her status as one of the most formidable supes in the series. Following Season 5, Episode 3, Ryan has now joined Maeve in this exclusive club, offering a glimmer of hope that the show's anti-heroes, through collective effort, might eventually defeat Homelander, even if individual confrontations prove insufficient