Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 3, episode 6!
More pop culture references and comic Easter eggs are in The Boys season 3, episode 6 that viewers may have missed. Based on the superhero satire comics from Garth Ennis, Prime Video and showrunner Eric Kripke have transformed The Boys into a giant franchise that explores the world's obsession with superheroes. Season 3 retains this focus even as new characters and storylines rise to the forefront.
The Boys season 3's Easter eggs and references are just as central to the show as its satirical takedown of superheroes and very clear political and social commentary. This allows the show to make storylines that mirror what people experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and also include major moments from the comics. The debut of Jensen Ackles' Soldier Boy and his superteam Payback has not been quite what many expected, as Vought's original superhero is busy killing his former teammates. But with Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid) getting superpowers, some comic storylines are still happening.
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One of the most anticipated moments in the series has now arrived, as The Boys season 3, episode 6 tackles the Herogasm storyline from the comics. The obscene party is quite a bit different from the source material, but it still contains plenty of shocking moments, ranging from Homelander fighting Soldier Boy, Billy, and Hughie to A-Train possibly dying and Starlight quitting The Seven. Through it all, The Boys season 3, episode 6 includes pop culture and social references and a variety of Easter eggs viewers could miss.
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