Ryan and Homelander in “Unfinished Business”

Ryan

So, you’re… you’re really not mad at me?

Homelander

No. I’m proud of you for speaking your mind. Ryan… [sighs] I’ve been manipulated by people my whole life. Being told what to say, where to stand. It–It’s like being a slave, only worse. I did some reflecting, and I realized that I’ve been doing the same thing to you. But no more. From now on, no more rules. For either of us. We are both emancipated from slavery. We’re free. Sound good?

Ryan

Yeah. [chuckles]

Homelander

Yeah? Oh, buddy, I–I don’t care what anyone else thinks but you. Far as I’m concerned, this whole planet is empty. Except for you and me.