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Gen V

  • TV Series
  • 2023–
  • TV-MA
  • 50m
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7.7/10
126K
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Asa Germann, Derek Luh, Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, London Thor, and Maddie Phillips in Gen V (2023)
From the world of "The Boys" comes "Gen V," which explores the first generation of superheroes to know that their super powers are from Compound V. These heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test competing for the school's top ranking.
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From the world of "The Boys" comes "Gen V," which explores the first generation of superheroes to know that their super powers are from Compound V. These heroes put their physical and moral ... Read allFrom the world of "The Boys" comes "Gen V," which explores the first generation of superheroes to know that their super powers are from Compound V. These heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test competing for the school's top ranking.From the world of "The Boys" comes "Gen V," which explores the first generation of superheroes to know that their super powers are from Compound V. These heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test competing for the school's top ranking.

  • Creators
    • Evan Goldberg
    • Eric Kripke
    • Seth Rogen
  • Stars
    • Jaz Sinclair
    • Lizze Broadway
    • Maddie Phillips
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    126K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    266
    87
    • Creators
      • Evan Goldberg
      • Eric Kripke
      • Seth Rogen
    • Stars
      • Jaz Sinclair
      • Lizze Broadway
      • Maddie Phillips
    • 324User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations total

    Episodes16

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    The Rise of Jaz Sinclair
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    Gen V: Golden Boy Kills Brink
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    Jaz Sinclair
    Jaz Sinclair
    • Marie Moreau
    • 2023–2025
    Lizze Broadway
    Lizze Broadway
    • Emma Meyer…
    • 2023–2025
    Maddie Phillips
    Maddie Phillips
    • Cate Dunlap
    • 2023–2025
    London Thor
    London Thor
    • Jordan Li
    • 2023–2025
    Derek Luh
    Derek Luh
    • Jordan Li
    • 2023–2025
    Asa Germann
    Asa Germann
    • Sam Riordan
    • 2023–2025
    Sean Patrick Thomas
    Sean Patrick Thomas
    • Polarity
    • 2023–2025
    Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford
    • Deep…
    • 2023–2025
    Chance Perdomo
    Chance Perdomo
    • Andre Anderson
    • 2023
    Shelley Conn
    Shelley Conn
    • Indira Shetty
    • 2023
    Erin Moriarty
    Erin Moriarty
    • Starlight
    • 2025
    Ethan Slater
    Ethan Slater
    • Thomas Godolkin
    • 2025
    Nathan Mitchell
    Nathan Mitchell
    • Black Noir
    • 2025
    Alexander Calvert
    Alexander Calvert
    • Rufus
    • 2023–2025
    Hamish Linklater
    Hamish Linklater
    • Dean Cipher…
    • 2025
    Maia Jae
    Maia Jae
    • Justine
    • 2023
    Patrick Schwarzenegger
    Patrick Schwarzenegger
    • Golden Boy…
    • 2023
    Marco Pigossi
    Marco Pigossi
    • Dr. Edison Cardosa
    • 2023
    • Creators
      • Evan Goldberg
      • Eric Kripke
      • Seth Rogen
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    Reviewers say 'Gen V' is lauded for its dark humor, creative action, and strong performances, blending teen drama with superhero action and exploring themes like identity and power dynamics. However, criticisms include uneven tone, predictable plot, and limited worldbuilding compared to 'The Boys'. Characters, though talented, don't match the original series' engagement. The show's reliance on gore and crude humor is seen as less effective.
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    8nashezzubair

    Unexpectedly Good!

    A spin off set in the most incredibly thought through universe of recent times. Sounds too good to be true but they pulled it off in spectacular fashion. Looking at the Boys' universe from the lens of teenage superheroes as they realize what being a superhero means in the real world is refreshing.

    The cast is good, although not at the level of The Boys but good enough. Jaz Sinclair (as Marie) in the lead is good, supported by Lizzie Broadway (as Emma), Chance Perdomo (as Polarity), London Thor (as Jordan Li) and others are also good.

    The plot surprisingly ties in very well to the story of the main series and the cameos of the main show are extremely rewarding.

    Good and entertaining to watch. Not a must though for the Boys universe.
    8ITALUKE

    Entertaining.

    This review was made after watching Season 1.

    Good news, the show will have a second season 2. Sad news, sadly, one of the main actors passed away at 27. He was my favourite character in the series, I wish his family well, and I'm sure he made it to Heaven.

    Ok let's review the show now. Is there gore? Yes. Is there nudity? Yes. Are there cool superpowers? Yes. That checks it for most of The Boys fans, but this series has more. Many current topics are tackled like eating disorders, self harm, parents acceptance and social media. The cg is good, the sets are good, and the acting is great. You really should give it a try.
    9Rob1331

    Nice addition to The Boys universe

    Gen V is every bit as good as I hoped it would be. This is a spin-off of the incredible series The Boys and much like that series this is a show for adults. Gen V tells the story of a premier college for superheroes called Godolkin University. The students there are looking to join the elite superhero teams across America. We get to see these young supes as they learn to become both superheroes and adults. Obviously, not everyone there is a good guy, there are also villains and this show turns very bloody very quickly. There are also plenty of cameos from the The Boys that pop up in this too. I'm so glad that they are expanding this universe and hope they do even more spin-offs. If you like The Boys I promise that you'll like this too.
    9tristanndc

    I cannot wait for more from this Universe.

    Events here take place between S3 and S4 of The Boys.

    First thing I noticed and admired was the 2 strip coloring, It was visually appealing here and I forgot to mention it when talking about the boys.

    The college setting worked so well and the episodes also kept me on my screen from start to finish.

    I really enjoyed the diversity between the students and characters, their different abilities as well as their own personal issues. They were all unique in their own way but Cate, holyyy she was ao iconic, kind if like Carla in Elite. I feel she is going to turn out like Homelander but not in an annoying way plus her voice is also captivating.

    Victoria and Ashley slayed in their Cameo appearances and it was not suprising at this point because I expected them to.

    Marie is a strong and great character but one of the few things I did not like throughout the show was the idea of her trying to prove younger sister wrong each time it was brought up I felt as to fast forward.

    At the final episode, we saw how Vought does what they always do, I can't wait to see how things turn out but In general, the boys universe is so good, unique and very different from other fiction or superhero shows to me. I just love it so much and cannot wait for more including the crossovers.

    9.3/10.
    8szenkierethan

    A perfect spin off

    This show is a perfect introduction for season 4 The Boys. It takes it time to make great character development and it's a real must watch for a fan of the boys.

    I really enjoyed watching this show and I can't wait for season 2. If you liked the boys you will certainly like Gen V. The end of this season is perfect and annonce a solid season 4.

    It adds a very interesting new element to the boys universe and they needed it, the lasts seasons were kind of repetitive, with the same intrigue that doesn't evolve that much and I was worried season 4 would be the same. I can tell with this final that it will be totally different and new.

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    • Trivia
      Producers for The Boys (2019) reached out to Patrick Schwarzenegger after meeting him when he auditioned for Homelander in the original series. He wasn't allowed to read any scripts until he was officially cast.
    • Goofs
      Little Cricket's shrinking and growing abilities make no scientific sense but they are also not even consistent within the show's universe. For example, her clothes shrink along with her body as long as she is wearing them when shrinking, and grow back to normal size with her, but they fail to grow when she is "supersizing" from normal size.
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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2023 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • "The Boys Presents: Varsity"
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Amazon MGM Studios
      • Amazon Studios
      • Kripke Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      • 50m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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