Gen V: Season 2 – Series Review | Prime Video

GEN V: SEASON 2 on Prime Video is finally here with eight new episodes. It still does not shy away from craziness – and I love it. Also, the sudden passing of one of the stars has been incorporated in a very respectful way. Read our full Gen V Season 2 review here!

GEN V: SEASON 2 is premiering on Prime Video with the first three episodes of the season. You can look forward to another eight episodes with this second season, so it’s the same as season 1.

We’ve watched all eight episodes for this review, and the first three episodes do set the stage nicely. Still, it gets wilder the further we get. As always! Now I cannot wait for the next season of The Boys to continue this wild story.

Continue reading our Gen V Season 2 review below. Find the first three episodes of season 2 on Prime Video on September 17, 2025.

Saying goodbye to Andre

Obviously, the first order of business for Gen V season 2 was dealing with the sudden and tragic passing of Chance Perdomo, who portrayed Andre.

Not only is the first episode dedicated to him, but the storyline also acknowledges his sudden and untimely passing. I won’t get into the specifics as that would be a spoiler, but it does have an impact on the entire season.

Also, Gen V and The Boys are closely related, so the events of the most recent season of The Boys will play into season 2 of Gen V. And vice versa, which is why you’ll be very eager to watch The Boys season 5 after this second Gen V season.

For this new season of Gen V, we’re dealing with the aftermath of The Boys season 4 ending. Particularly, the fact that Homelander is now essentially running the United States with an iron fist.

A new day has indeed dawned…

When season 1 of Gen V ended, it was with quite a cliffhanger. Also, most of the (surviving!) core cast was in a very dire situation. As season 2 begins, it’s business as usual for Godolkin University (or just “God U”) as a new semester begins.

Meanwhile, America is still trying to adjust to Homelander’s iron fist being the de facto leader of the country. Not least thanks to Vought using all kinds of “Supes” to keep everyone not in agreement in check.

Oh yes, it is very much coded to fit the current political climate. As it has always been the case with The Boys and Gen V. I love it!

Anyway, back at Godolkin University, a new Dean is in charge. He goes by “Cipher” and wants to ensure that the students of God U evolve and develop their powers.

After all, they are a “struggling minority”, so they must be ready to fight back against those who hate supes.

Welcome back to God U

While Cate and Sam enjoy being celebrated as heroes, Marie, Jordan, and Emma start off where they ended in season 1: Locked up! However, with a focus on evolving powerful supes, they are soon released.

Rather reluctantly (not least due to what happened with Andre), but months of being locked up with trauma and grief as your cellmates warrant a welcome change.

But why is this new Dean Chipher (Hamish Linklater) so interested in Marie (Jaz Sinclair) and wants to work directly with her in one-on-one sessions?! You’ll have to watch season 2 to find out.

And yes, you will get answers in this season. Also concerning Marie’s past and her family, most importantly, her sister, whom she has been searching for all along.

Watch season 2 of Gen V on Prime Video

Michele Fazekas is the showrunner and executive producer of season 2, just as she was on season 1. Overall, those who created this spin-off show are still on board in their respective roles. Read up on them here >

The core cast of season 1 (again, those who survived) also return, so you can look forward to seeing Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Asa Germann once again. Also, Sean Patrick Thomas is back!

Obviously, Hamish Linklater (Mike Flanagan’s Midnight Mass) as Dean Cipher will also play a huge role in the season 2 storyline.

I have been a big fan of The Boys and the spin-off series Gen V since the beginning, so I was very pleased with the eight episodes in this season as well. If you’re a fan, I can’t imagine you won’t love these new episodes as well.

Gen V season 2 debuts with three episodes on September 17, 2025.

Details

Showrunner: Michele Fazekas
Cast: Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Sean Patrick Thomas, Hamish Linklater