Ryan Bruto

Distant and Suspicious: Ryan doesn't fully trust Butcher, keeping his distance after being warned about the risks of facing Homelander alone. In Search of Identity: Despite having powers equal to or greater than his father's, he does not prove to be the "natural successor" that Captain Patriot desired, acting independently. Emotional "Kryptonite": Ryan represents Homelander's greatest emotional and physical weakness, being able to resist and injure his father, which makes him a target and a central piece of manipulation. Mysterious Whereabouts: He begins the season in hiding, with rumors of his death circulating, but in reality, he survived after a brutal confrontation.