The Boys Episode 3 Review

Retro-inspired pixel art in the style of gritty 1980s and 1990s manga and anime depicting key figures from The Boys Season 3 Episode 3, "Barbary Coast." Homelander, Billy Butcher, Soldier Boy, Hughie, and Starlight are arranged around classified Vought documents and Payback files against a dark city skyline, emphasizing hidden history, conspiracy, and the escalating conflict.

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The Boys Season 3 Episode 3 Review: “Barbary Coast” Turns the Past Into a Weapon

June 28, 2026

In our review of The Boys Season 3 Episode 3, “Barbary Coast,” we explore how the series transforms Vought’s hidden history into its most dangerous weapon yet. As Soldier Boy’s legacy comes to light and Homelander grows increasingly unrestrained, the episode deepens the season’s themes while raising the stakes for every major character.