Gen V - a review

Gen V is a new Prime Video show, and there was a lot of hype around it. Why? Because it is a spin-off of the successful show The Boys from the same platform.

I think spin-offs are always a shot in the dark, but Gen V delivered a product that matches The Boys' quality. Its biggest problem is the lack of a charismatic character to love or hate, such as Homelander, Butcher, or Soldier Boy in the original show.

Despite that, Gen V entertained and grabbed our attention to keep watching and see the story unfolding. It gets better with each episode.

Team Work

While Gen V may lack a charismatic character, the outstanding group chemistry among the leading actors compensates for this shortcoming. That's a massive plus for all the "less good" scenes on the show.

Sam and Marie have the potential to grow and, eventually, become the charismatic characters we need. For now, there is still room for improvement.

I saw Marie as a weak protagonist in the first two episodes, but that changes as the story unfolds. Her growth, in fact, all the characters' growth, is quite solid, as well as their actors acting skills. Watching that process is quite interesting, and we expect even more for Season 2.

Intersection with The Boys

During the show, we glimpse some of The Boys' characters, which makes everything better. I think it was done so they wouldn't overrule the new characters but still keep the connection with the original show and, more importantly, keep us excited about it.

The appearance of Homelander in the last episode is one of the best scenes in the show, and it seems that it gives us a little something to expect in the next season of The Boys.

‘Unexpected’ remains the keyword

Like with The Boys, Gen V's upside is the unexpected. There is no way you feel you know what's coming next because you will probably never guess, and that's excellent.

Rumors say we don't need to wait much longer for Season 4 of The Boys, but we are also eager for Gen V's Season 2—definitely, one more victory for Kripke.

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