Gen V Season 2 Review: Unhinged, Unmissable And A Masterclass In Satire!
Razor-sharp humour meets high stakes in this exciting sequel.
4 / 5
After a two-year wait, the sequel to The Boys spinoff, Gen V season 1, is finally here. While the finale left the viewers with many pressing questions, season 2 is here to answer them and also plunge viewers deeper into the world of chaos and startling secrets of the revered Godolkin University. This time, the stakes are higher, the villains more unhinged, and jokes crossing every line possible. Gen V season 2 is everything fans were waiting for and more!
Plot Of Gen V Season 2
The story of Gen V season 2 picks up right after the climax of season 1. A new academic year begins at Godolkin University as America adjusts to Homelander’s iron fist. Our main characters start their sophomore year under Cipher, the new, enigmatic dean, whose abrupt arrival sparks suspicion. Tensions between humans and Supes on the campus also escalate as Marie, Jordan, Emma, Cate, and Sam try to move on from past trauma while dealing with secret missions and shocking revelations.
Characters And Performances
Jaz Sinclair shines as Marie Moreau, who takes every battle head-on, even while struggling to find her purpose and identity amid all the manic frenzy. Maddie Phillips delivers a layered and vulnerable performance as Cate Dunlap, making you deeply empathise with the character. Lizzie Broadway brings all the heart and humour to Emma’s character arc, and Jordan Li, played by London Thor and Derek Luh, might definitely be a fan favourite this season with an exciting storyline and growth. From intense confrontations to heart-squeezing moments between Jordan and Marie, the show also impressively leans forward into its queer identity.
Hamish Linklater’s Dean Cipher is a standout, embracing sheer evil and earning a spot as one of the franchise’s best villains. Ethan Slater’s brief but menacing performance also leaves a remarkable impact. Although August Germann’s Sam Riordan could have been further explored, the actor is brilliant with the material he gets to play in the show.
The good news is that despite having several character arcs and plot threads, the Gen V cast does not feel overwhelming and perfectly balances the show.
Verdict
One of the franchise’s mainstays is its unwillingness to hold anything back. Fans of the show can attest that all the unhinged things you can think of are already maybe a plotline, and Gen V season 2 stays true to that. The pacing is incredible, keeping you hooked from beginning to end. The unpredictability of the plot, with the constant fear that anyone, at any moment, can suddenly combust into ribbons of bloody flesh, creates an ongoing layer of intrigue and excitement. The writers’ room led by showrunner Michele Fazekas deserves all the praise for this.
The satire this season is so on the nose, but it never becomes unfunny. From jabs at America’s obsession with everything trad to a very subtle dig at America’s most infamous billionaire, several moments from Gen V will surely leave you gagged.
Cameos from The Boys characters feel seamless, too, and do not overshadow the leads or the story. The season’s major twist may be predictable to sharp-eyed viewers, but the execution ensures it still lands powerfully. If you thought that you had seen it all, Michele Fazekas is here to prove you wrong. Episode 7 of Gen V is somehow even more unhinged and will have you clenching your butt, and that’s all I can say.
Production, music, and the signature colour grading are top-notch and a significant aspect in the season’s impactful worldbuilding and narrative setting. The climax of the show wraps as an intriguing set-up for the franchise’s next successor, The Boys season 5. Wild, unhinged, and captivating, very happy to say that Gen V is so back!
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Releasing on September 17, 2025, new episodes of Gen V Season 2 will be available to stream on Prime Video every Wednesday!
First Published: September 15, 2025 9:32 PM
