THE REVIEW
Gen V Season 2 Review – Dark, Funny and Full of Action
Gen V Season 2 on Prime Video shows young heroes at Godolkin University. The story is darker, has more action, and also more emotion.
PROS
- Emotional depth & character growth The show handles the death of Chance Perdomo (Andre) with respect, integrating grief into the narrative without overshadowing the action.
CONS
- Graphic content may alienate ” Violence, nudity, gross-out scenes may be too much for viewers who prefer cleaner superhero fare.
REVIEW BREAKDOWN
Season 2 is darker, sharper, and sometimes even better than Season 1.
91%Strong performances and satire, but pacing is slow and crossover heavy.
74%Graphic violence and confusing storylines may push some viewers away.
61%
Introduction & Context
Gen V Season 2 premiered on September 17, 2025 on Prime Video, dropping the first three episodes at once, with the rest released weekly through October 22, 2025. The show is a spin-off of The Boys, set at Godolkin University (God U), focused on young “supes” training, competing, and navigating moral ambiguity.
The season comes in the shadow of tragedy: actor Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson, passed away in early 2024, and the production chose not to recast his role, instead reworking the story to honour him.
Plot & Setting
Season 2 picks up months after season 1 and after The Boys Season 4. Homelander’s power has transformed the U.S., and Godkin University is under a new regime led by Dean Cipher (Hamish Linklater), who introduces a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever.
Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), Jordan Li (London Thor / Derek Luh), Emma Meyer (Lizze Broadway), Sam Riordan (Asa Germann), Cate Dunlap (Maddie Phillips) and others return, facing both old wounds (especially Andre’s absence) and escalating tension between humans and supes. The discovery of a secret program tied to God U’s founding becomes central.
Cast & Characters
- Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau — continues as lead, now with more weight of loss and leadership.
- Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer / Little Cricket — emotional range, humour, growth.
- Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher — new villainous presence, bringing menace & mystery.
- Supporting cast: Maddie Phillips (Cate), London Thor & Derek Luh (Jordan), Asa Germann (Sam), Sean Patrick Thomas (Polarity, Andre’s father).
- Cameos / recurring from The Boys universe: Erin Moriarty (Starlight), etc.
Budget & Production Notes
- The exact budget has not been publicly disclosed. (No reliable source lists a confirmed number yet.)
- Production was delayed following Perdomo’s death, to allow rewriting of the scripts and honour his memory.
- New showrunner dynamics: Michele Fazekas is leading season 2.
Themes & Tone
Season 2 shifts darker: more political commentary, power abuse, identity, grief. The show balances its trademark satire, raunchy humour and gross-out scenes with more emotional depth.
Comparison to Season 1 & The Boys
- Some reviewers feel Season 2 is as strong as, or stronger than Season 1.
- But this season leans more heavily into its ties with The Boys (referencing events, cameos), which may enhance the shared universe but reduce standalone clarity.
Conclusion
Gen V Season 2 delivers more than just spectacle: it combines its irreverent superhero chaos with sincere exploration of loss, power, and identity. While not perfect—some pacing and crossover-dependency drag—it’s an escalation that many fans of The Boys universe will find rewarding, and newcomers who stick it out will see a strong emotional payoff.
