The Boys' Biggest Question: Could Homelander Actually Save That Infamous Plane?

Summary:

• In The Boys, a controversial scene involves Homelander and Queen Maeve's failed rescue attempt of Flight 37.
• Homelander accidentally destroys the plane's control panel, and they abandon the passengers.
• Fans debate whether Homelander's superhuman abilities could have allowed him to save at least some passengers.

In The Boys, a series beloved for its portrayal of the other side of superheroes, one of the most striking and controversial scenes involves Homelander and Queen Maeve's botched rescue attempt of Transoceanic Flight 37.

This flight, hijacked mid-air by terrorists holding the passengers hostage, becomes a pivotal moment in the series.

What Happened to Flight 37 in The Boys?

The scene is set in mid-2019, with Flight 37 en route from Paris to Chicago. The plane gets hijacked, creating a crisis situation.

Homelander and Queen Maeve, two of the most powerful members of The Seven board the hijacked commercial flight, hoping to save the passengers. However, things don't go as planned.

Homelander accidentally destroys the airplane's control panel, and they ultimately abandon the passengers, leaving them to a grim fate. A burning question that arises with the scene: could Homelander have actually saved the people on that plane?

Was It Even Possible for Homelander to Save That Plane?

Fans have brought this question on Reddit stirring a lively debate. First off, let’s make sure we understand this: Homelander couldn't lift the plane.

A major challenge in lifting a large object like an airplane is its center of mass. Planes are designed to be aerodynamically stable, not to be lifted from a single point.

Lifting a plane from one point, especially while it's in motion, would likely compromise its structural integrity. The force exerted by Homelander would need to be distributed evenly across the plane's body, which is practically impossible given his size relative to the plane.

However, some fans argue that Homelander, with his superhuman abilities, could have easily saved at least some passengers. Given how fast and strong Homelander is, even if he couldn't lift the whole plane, maybe he could've at least moved some folks to safety.

Many think that he was simply too lazy or indifferent to put in any effort to save lives. He couldn't save everyone, and that would be a big loss for Homelander’s image.

Source: Reddit