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Gen V Season 2: From Cameos to Confidence



I wasn’t a huge fan of Gen V’s first season. For me, it lived more on cameos and ties to The Boys than on its own merits. It often felt like an extended piece of world-building rather than a show that could stand on its own.

Season 2, though, feels different. For the first time, Gen V is carving out its own identity. The storylines are more engaging, the stakes feel higher, and it’s not just hanging on the shadow of Homelander or Vought headlines. 

The Highs and Lows of Performance

That said, not everything works. The acting is uneven—some scenes land with the intended emotional weight, but others feel awkward enough that I wondered how they made it past editing. 

On top of that, the show piles on so much interpersonal drama and mystery that it occasionally slips into Scooby-Doo territory: a gang of young heroes pulling at conspiratorial threads, but without enough grounding to keep every subplot compelling.

A Thoughtful Tribute

One aspect the show handles beautifully is how it addresses Chance Perdomo’s passing. His character, Andre, isn’t just brushed aside; he’s remembered constantly, woven into the story in a way that feels respectful and heartfelt. 

It’s rare for a superhero show—usually defined by blood, shock, and satire—to slow down and pay tribute like that. Those moments elevate the season.

Resetting the Stage (Too Quickly?)

Still, the reset button is a bit too obvious. After the chaos of last season, watching the students return to school almost as if nothing happened feels jarring. 

I get it—this is, at its core, a school drama with superpowers, and the narrative needs that setting. But the lack of consequences makes the world feel inconsistent, which undercuts the otherwise higher stakes.

Characters in the Spotlight

On the character front, the new dean is a fascinating addition—calm, calculating, unsettling in just the right way. 

Marie’s reunion with her parents’ friend was one of the strongest scenes so far. Yet, it’s strange that everyone else seems to forget Marie’s past—she accidentally killed her parents, and the show sometimes glosses over how terrifying that history really is. 

It makes her friend’s hesitation all the more believable, while her peers’ nonchalance feels unreal.

Final Thoughts

In the end, Gen V Season 2 is at a crossroads. It could evolve into something genuinely great, finally shaking off the “spin-off” label and standing tall in The Boys universe. Or it could collapse under its own weight, sinking into melodrama and mystery-box plotting. 

For now, I’m cautiously optimistic: there’s potential here, and for the first time, I’m watching Gen V for Gen V—not just for what it adds to The Boys.

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