Gen V Explained - Homelander Goes To School

Following the success of The Boys, Amazon Prime has announced a spin-off series called Gen V. Find out what Gen V is about and why we'll this show will be set in school this time round.

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Gen V: How did Homelander become a part of The Seven? In school of course!. | © Prime Video

The Boys, a successful Amazon Prime Video original series, is getting its very own spin-off called Gen V. The spin-off series Gen V will be released September 29, 2023 and promises us even more action-packed adventure, just like The Boys.

For those of you that haven't watched The Boys yet, the Amazon Prime show is based on The Boys comic books , and shows a world in which superheroes exist. While the public believes that they are true heroes, the superheroes are actually bought by the Vought Corporation and are pretty much very powerful and marketable celebrities.

The problem is, even superheroes can have a dark side to them. Many superheroes are corrupt and use their powers for their own good in private, no matter what happens to others through their actions.



One vigilante group that is trying to expose these corrupt superheroes is known as "The Boys". They're trying to uncover the truth about the corruption within the Vought Corporation, especially when it comes to Vought International's premier superhero team, The Seven, who are led by Homelander.

Gen V on the other hand won't focus on The Boys (duh), but instead on the superheroes in the same universe. But what will Gen V be about, exactly?

Gen V: What We Can Expect

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Gen V: How did our superheroes turn corrupt? | © Prime Video

Gen V shifts the focus from our beloved Boys to the superheroes of the same universe. This time, we're heading to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college, where they're trained to become the next generation of superheroes. Of course, corrupt superheroes had to start out somewhere, and it seems Godolkin University is the place to be.

Don't worry, this show promises to be just as dark and bloody as The Boys. It seems the next generation of superheroes will do anything it takes to become a part of The Seven. The question is, what type of superheroes do these young students want to become – corrupt heroes that will be swimming in profit like The Seven, or actual heroes that work to save and protect their people.

Gen V has plenty of dark secrets to hide, and Marie Moraue, Gen V's main character, seems eager to uncover them.

Plus, Gen V will also feature some of our favorite characters from The Boys, so keep an eye out for them, when the show comes out!

If you just can't wait to watch Gen V, check out the official trailer:

Carina Toenges

Hey guys, I’m Carina! I’m currently studying Journalism and write for EarlyGame’s Gaming and LoL categories. Whether it’s Stardew Valley, Dead by Daylight or even League of Legends, I love playing and writing about all sorts of video games! ...

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