Ryan is a central figure
In the comics, Ryan, as Homelander’s son, never becomes a central figure. Becky, Butcher’s wife, is killed one day by her baby even before its actual birth because of his laser eyes, and ultimately Butcher kills him. This death of Becky prompts Butcher to begin his war against the supes.
Also in the series, Becca is abused and impregnated by Homelander. Unlike initially suspected, Ryan and Becca survive the birth, but hide from Homelander and Butcher. After being found, Ryan becomes a character torn between trusting Butcher or Homelander.
Rather than just creating a nasty flashback, Ryan becomes a central figure who not only brings a father-son dynamic into play, which occupies Homelander for a long time. He also serves as a moral anchor for Butcher, who is influenced by him. At the same time, he symbolizes the potential, but also the dangers of supes.
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