Obviously butcher hates Homelander given their past, but Butcher initially does have almost a form of respect for Homelander in season 1.
Homelander is “the only one” (supe) not drinking/drugs/sex in the supe clubs etc, and his public image is still fairly spotless early in season 1.
Soldier Boy only loves himself, and would consider Homelander either a disappointment if he is weaker than soldier boy, or a threat to be eliminated if he’s stronger than solder boy.
Stan just wants a predictable product that’s easy to manage. He would prefer obedience from Homelander, but probably wouldn’t respect him for being that strong but entirely pliable.
Maybe Stan respects Homelander if Homelanders true motive was to be good to others (and if Homelander wasn’t an actual idiot). But doubtful the other two ever would.
Obviously butcher hates Homelander given their past, but Butcher initially does have almost a form of respect for Homelander in season 1.
Homelander is “the only one” (supe) not drinking/drugs/sex in the supe clubs etc, and his public image is still fairly spotless early in season 1.
Soldier Boy only loves himself, and would consider Homelander either a disappointment if he is weaker than soldier boy, or a threat to be eliminated if he’s stronger than solder boy.
Stan just wants a predictable product that’s easy to manage. He would prefer obedience from Homelander, but probably wouldn’t respect him for being that strong but entirely pliable.
Maybe Stan respects Homelander if Homelanders true motive was to be good to others (and if Homelander wasn’t an actual idiot). But doubtful the other two ever would.