The episode paved the way for the departure of Dominique McElligott’s Queen Maeve ... Annie later visited Maeve, who was sporting an eye patch… and no powers, thanks to Soldier Boy.

During the rigorous battle with Homelander, she fought with the Soldier Boy and while saving The Boys from his superpowers, Queen Maeve loses an eye. She disappeared in thin air to keep her and ...

But little in the show seems to do her journey justice. Queen Maeve has been a series regular of The Boys since its pilot episode, yet has always had a perplexing presence in the series.

As a result of this explosion, Maeve does not die, but receives multiple injuries, including losing an eye and sustaining injuries to the leg. As a supe, Queen Maeve is strong enough to recover ...