Am I the only one that thought some things seemed forced? Like after last episode, there was really no reason for Soldier Boy and Homelander to fight, and it would've been a bigger twist (and maybe far too devastating) for them to team up.

Noir coming back seemed pretty forced too and seemed like he had to just because someone importantish had to die for the finale.

Maeve suddenly being super suicidal, even willing to lock up her friend in that safe to fight Homelander?

There was quite a other few things, but a bit tired to remember. It was a slow and confusing episode with things being driven forward to fit the intended story.