Okay, I have to say it: I don’t think enough people are talking about Gen V. Maybe I’m on the wrong side of social media, but every week this show drops another wild, super-charged, bloody episode, and the timeline is crickets.
Let’s fix that.
Because Gen V, the college-set spinoff of The Boys, isn’t just holding its own; it’s flat-out better. Yeah, I said it. The pacing, the plot, the chaos, it all just works.
What makes it better than The Boys is that it feels tighter, more personal, and more grounded. Where The Boys leans into spectacle and political satire, Gen V stays character-first.
It takes all that world-building and turns it into something emotional, smaller in scale but higher in stakes. Every punch, every betrayal, every power surge actually means something.
It’s like the writers took everything we love about The Boys, cut out the excess, and handed us a more focused, character-driven, power-packed story that still finds ways to make you laugh, gasp, and occasionally look away from the screen (still don’t know why a person is coming out of another person’s ass).
Maybe it’s the condensed storylines. Or maybe it’s because every single episode builds momentum instead of spinning off into ten subplots. Whatever it is, Gen V has that “it” factor. It’s the R-rated version of Sky High we didn’t know we needed; messy, funny, shocking, and surprisingly layered.
And the way it ties back to The Boys universe? Subtle but smart. Cameos feel earned, not forced. It’s a reminder that these stories can coexist without one overshadowing the other.
For superhero and fantasy fans starving for our supernatural fix, Gen V feeds us. It delivers the powers, the chaos, and the layered social commentary that keeps it relevant. The show doesn’t just parody hero culture; it reflects real-world issues without losing its sense of fun.
Beyond the spectacle, the acting and writing are on point. The characters are messy in all the right ways. You root for them, you yell at them, and sometimes, they just get on your nerves (looking at you, Marie’s sister, Anna Beth (Keeya King) — mission accomplished).
But that’s what makes the show work: it’s unpredictable and intentional.
There’s also growth we’re seeing in their characters as well as their powers. It’s a gradual understanding of who they are, what their powers are, and how far those powers can reach.
Look at Marie (Jaz Sinclair), the way her abilities have developed this season: the nosebleeds, the fainting, the sheer force of it all. It’s definitely a page out of the Jean Grey playbook. You can see the writers drawing that parallel: a young woman struggling to control immense power, one that’s maybe even stronger than Homelander’s.
Cipher unlocking Marie’s true potential in Episode 5 was easily one of the best moments of the season.
Also, can we talk about Polarity (Sean Patrick Thomas)? He’s that quiet MVP this season. Watching him go toe-to-toe with Cipher (Hamish Linklater), fully in his bag, using his powers like he’s been waiting for this moment forever. The writers are giving him the respect he deserves, and I’m here for it.
We’re seven episodes in, and Gen V just keeps building. The finale drops on October 22 on Prime Video, and I’m already bracing for whatever insanity they have planned.
There’s no way they’re answering every question, but if this season has proven anything, it’s that Gen V knows how to stick the landing.
So yeah, consider this your friendly reminder: Gen V is it. It’s funny, bloody, and unpredictable. It’s The Boys turned up, stripped down, and reimagined for a new generation. If you’re not talking about it yet, you’re missing out because this show isn’t just a spinoff.
