Gen V

Gen V (2023)

77%
1372votes
29popularity
2seasons
16episodes

"A university like you've never seen it before."
WebSite:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBFTRGPZ
First air date:9/28/2023
Last air date:10/22/2025
Type:Scripted
Genres:Action & Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language:English
Spoken languages:English
Countries:United States of America

Overview:

At America's only college for superheroes, gifted students put their moral boundaries to the test, competing for the university's top ranking, and a chance to join The Seven, Vought International's elite superhero team. When the school's dark secrets come to light, they must decide what kind of heroes they want to become.… Expand

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Prime Video

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Sony Pictures Television
United States of America
Amazon Studios
United States of America
Kripke Enterprises
United States of America
Point Grey Pictures
United States of America
Original Film
United States of America
Fazekas & Butters
United States of America
Kickstart Entertainment
United States of America
NightSky Productions
United States of America
Amazon MGM Studios
United States of America

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Official Redband Trailer
9/6/2023Trailer
Redband Teaser Trailer
7/24/2023Trailer
Official Teaser Trailer
7/24/2023Trailer
Season 1 First Look
12/4/2022Trailer

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10%
MovieGuys
- Created:9/29/2023
- Updated:1/15/2024
The Boys had its moments, it wasn't perfect but at least, it was engaging. Then along came Gen V. It feels, to this reviewer, more like a basic teenie drama, with a few super hero add ons, than anything else. I found the first episode, unwatchable. Not helped at all by the nasty period blood thing. In summary, a uninspiring teenie drama with a vague super hero vibe. NOTE: I read the other "review", such as it is and yes I did watch part of the first episode, making accurate reference to aspects of that episode. I was pretty clear, why I do not like it, too. I will say TMDB, where's the moderation here? … Expand
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TwozFlix
TwoZPlex
- Created:10/1/2023
- Updated:11/20/2023
Don't listen to the MovieGuys review AT ALL. It doesn't even sound like they watched The Boys throughout. If you loved the boys, you will love Gen V. Yes it is a bit disturbing, but so was the boys. You don't watch The Boys or Gen V for clean entertainment. NOTE: Thank you MovieGuys for referencing my "review". You didn't even grasp that I said you didn't watch the Boys throughout. If you did and watched THE BOYS, the "nasty period blood thing" wouldn't have irked you the way it did. If that is what turned you off about the series, then I don't know how you could even make it through the entirety of The Boys. But explains why your average score is a 54%, gotta hate everything I guess. Additionally, the reason why TMDB included my review is because it is a review, I gave my honest review about the show. If you are allowed to, so am I. No moderation needed.… Expand
60%
aGoryLouie
IndecentLouie
- Created:11/10/2023
- Updated:11/14/2023
Not as good as the Boys, somewhat more predictable due to the "teenage" college setting and the characters are nowhere near as likable as Hughie, Butcher, Frenchie, MM and Kimiko With that out the way; GenV is a decent enough spin off, it does nothing new nor does it add anything to The Boys universe. But it isn't painful to watch, very much on the fence regarding the want to watch a second season. 6/10… Expand
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misubisu
misubisu
- Created:9/17/2025
- Updated:1/29/2026
## **Updated Review for *Gen V* (2023) – Following Season 2** **Updated Score: 10/10 – A Perfect, Unifying Masterpiece** My original 8/10 review for *Gen V* was based on the brilliant, unhinged promise of its first season. Having now witnessed the completion of **Season 2, the show has not only fulfilled that promise but has exploded it into something greater, earning a flawless score.** This season accomplishes the rare feat of elevating its own narrative while seamlessly weaving itself into the fabric of its parent series, culminating in one of the most **satisfying, forward-thinking, and expertly crafted endings** in recent television. **What Season 2 Achieved:** * **Character Development & Story Arc:** The character work this season was nothing short of phenomenal. Each member of the Godolkin rebel group was given a profound, painful, and compelling arc that transformed them from traumatized students into a cohesive, determined unit. Their evolution felt earned, messy, and deeply human amidst the super-powered chaos. * **The Perfect Ending (No Cliff-Hanger Required):** In a genre addicted to cliff-hangers, *Gen V* dared to deliver a **brilliant ending that concluded its core internal conflict with immense emotional weight, while masterfully setting the stage for the future.** The arrival of **Starlight and A-Train** in the final moments, extending an invitation to join the wider resistance, was an electrifying, fist-pump moment. It provided closure to the campus-based saga and a thrilling launchpad for the next chapter, **all without a cheap, anxiety-inducing cliff-hanger.** * **The Merger of Worlds:** This is the show's masterstroke. The ending **perfectly merged 'The Boys' and 'Gen V' into a common thread.** It demonstrated that the stories are no longer parallel but are now a unified front against Vought. The door is now open for the narrative to flow seamlessly between the two shows, creating a true, dynamic television universe where **either show can now continue the story.** It was an act of brilliant narrative engineering. **The Verdict:** *Gen V* Season 2 has transformed the series from a stellar spin-off into an essential, co-equal pillar of *The Boys* universe. The character work was deep, the pacing was relentless, and the payoff was **one of the best I have experienced.** It has **set up a perfect Season 3** not with a desperate tease, but with a triumphant, logical, and deeply exciting convergence of heroes. This is no longer just a great companion piece; it is a **10/10 show** in its own right—a savage, smart, and emotionally resonant powerhouse that has successfully drafted behind its predecessor and is now racing side-by-side with it toward an explosive future. An absolute triumph. **ORIGINAL REVIEW:** **Score: 8/10 — A Vicious, Vital, and Hilariously Unhinged Expansion of 'The Boys' Universe** *Gen V* is the perfect, deranged companion piece to its parent series, proving that the satirical, hyper-violent world of *The Boys* has ample room for fresh blood—and fresh, bizarre superpowers. For fans of the original, this is a must-watch; it’s **very much in the same vein**, dripping with the same sharp social commentary, unflinching gore, and savage humour, while smartly carving out its own identity within the infamous Godolkin University. **What Works Brilliantly:** * **A Seamless, Engaging Expansion:** The series doesn’t feel like a spin-off cash-grab. It’s a vital, interwoven chapter in the larger saga, packed with clever **cross-references to *The Boys* characters and events** that reward dedicated viewers without alienating newcomers. The mysteries it introduces feel consequential to the overarching Vought narrative. * **Inventive, Mind-Bending Powers:** Moving beyond traditional super-strength or flight, *Gen V* explores the truly weird and horrifying side of Compound V. The powers on display are **somewhat bizarre, and quite the mind spin**—from organic matter manipulation to empathic mimicry—leading to creative, often deeply unsettling, and **delightfully unpredictable** storylines. * **A Talented, Gritty New Ensemble:** The young cast is superb, selling the toxic cocktail of ambition, trauma, and teenage angst that defines life at a superhero college. Their journeys are compelling, darkly funny, and morally complex, ensuring you’re invested in their fates beyond the next gruesome set-piece. **A Note on the... Ahem, "Content":** **You see a lot of penises, so it's not for the prudes.** The show maintains *The Boys'* trademark commitment to body horror and R-rated absurdity, using shock not just for laughs but as a weapon against the sanitised, corporate superhero ideal. It’s a feature, not a bug, for its intended audience. **Why It's an 8 (Not a 9 or 10):** While brilliant, it operates slightly in the shadow of its predecessor. The core themes—corporate corruption, the monetisation of trauma, and the grotesquery of fame—are brilliantly explored but were pioneered by *The Boys*. *Gen V* expertly refines and focuses them through a Gen Z lens, but it doesn't *redefine* the game in the same way. **The Verdict:** *Gen V* is a triumphant success. It’s a vicious, smart, and wildly entertaining series that deepens the lore of its universe while standing firmly on its own two (sometimes bloody) feet. The stories are **engaging and NOT predictable**, the characters are compelling, and the anticipation for **Season 2** is already palpable. As a **late starter**, you've timed it perfectly. Strap in for a brutal, brilliant, and deeply funny ride. **Watch if:** You love *The Boys*, dark superhero satire, inventive gore, and stories about the monstrous price of power. **Skip if:** You are easily offended by graphic violence, sexual content, or extreme body horror. This is not a gentle show.… Expand

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