The latest episode of The Boys Season 5 raised the stakes as the action escalated beyond what was shown in the first two episodes. The episode also featured a confrontation between Homelander and his biological son, Ryan, which ended on a complicated note. So, does Ryan survive in the latest episode of The Boys?

Does Ryan die in The Boys Season 5 Episode 3?
In the latest episode of The Boys, Billy Butcher told Ryan the truth about his mother, Becca Butcher. Butcher revealed that, contrary to what Ryan believed, Homelander had assaulted Becca, which led to his birth.
The revelation weighed heavily on Ryan, who then confronted Homelander. The fight ended in Homelander’s favor, as he repeatedly punched Ryan. For a moment, it appeared that Homelander had killed him, but Butcher later found Ryan alive at the end of the episode. It was suggested that Homelander could not bring himself to kill his own child.
So, Ryan does not die in The Boys Season 5 Episode 3.
Who dies in The Boys Season 5 Episode 3?
Although Ryan survives The Boys Season 5 Episode 3, the episode still includes major character deaths.
Maverick, Translucent’s son, and Cindy both die in the episode. Maverick attempted to kill Hughie Campbell after learning that Hughie had killed Translucent. Cindy intervened in the fight and attempted to kill Hughie herself. The situation ended with Cindy mistakenly killing Maverick, after which Starlight killed Cindy.
The episode significantly advances the storyline, with further developments expected as the season progresses.
The Boys Season 5 Episode 3 is now streaming on Prime Video.
