The latest Prime Video sensation, Gen V, a spinoff of the streaming platform’s iconic superhero series, The Boys, has taken the realm of superhero fantasies by storm. So much so that, while only five out of the eight thrilling episodes have been released so far, Amazon has officially renewed the show for a second season.
For the uninitiated, Gen V unfolds within the hallowed halls of Godolkin University, Vought’s prestigious institution for budding supes (a term coined for young adult superheroes) destined for careers in acting, crime-fighting, or, for the fortunate few, a coveted spot in The Seven – the elite superhero ensemble seen in The Boys.
The narrative for the spin-off revolves around Marie, a blood-bender haunted by a traumatic past, who becomes entangled in a dark and potentially ‘fatal’ conspiracy involving forsaken, abandoned supes.
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As fans eagerly await the next gripping episode, the question that looms large is simple: will there be a Gen V season 2? Well, here’s what we know.
‘Gen V’ season 2 is in the making
Earlier, showrunner Michele Fazekas and the visionary behind The Boys, Eric Kripke, recently disclosed in an interview with The Wrap that the writers’ room has been reignited for the second season. However, they were awaiting the green light from Amazon.
“We do not have an official season to order yet. We’ve gotten the writers together to talk about what’s possible. So we’re hopeful,” Fazekas was quoted as saying.
She also pointed out that they would first need to see how the show performs and if Amazon is happy with the response, they will come up with a second season.
Additionally, Vernon Sanders, co-head of television at Amazon Studios, also chimed in, saying, “We just had such confidence in the work that Michele and Eric (showrunner), Tara Butters (the writer) and the whole team were doing. And you can tell; as those cuts came in, you’ve got a buzz in the office that people are sort of flipping out in the same way that the fans are flipping out now. So we wanted to get the writers started right away figuring out what Season 2 looks like.”
Fazekas also revealed that, while the creative team is looking far ahead into the future, their focus is on shaping the story and characters rather than just counting seasons.
Well, now Amazon has responded and it looks like the streaming platform is quite happy with Gen V’s performance as they have officially renewed it for season 2.
Amazon renews ‘Gen V’ for season 2
Vernon Sanders, the head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, confirmed the news of Gen V’s season 2 renewal. He said in a statement, “Expanding the universe of ‘The Boys’ with a series as bold as ‘Gen V’ has been an incredible journey for us and our wonderful partners at Sony.”
He further added that the conversations Amazon MGM Studios have had with Fazekas and Tara Butters, along with Kripke, Evan Goldberg, and Seth Rogen, have made it clear that Gen V is a show that wants to be unapologetic in its approach while also pushing the boundaries of what can be expected from a TV series.
The studio also revealed that Gen V was so successful that it became the number-one series for Amazon in as many as 130 countries.
As such, the studio has decided to go ahead and greenlight season 2.
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Does ‘Gen V’ season 2 have a release date?
Since Gen V season 2 hasn’t gone on floors yet, it’s challenging to comment on the precise date. However, if we consider that the last season of The Boys premiered in July 2022, and Gen V followed over a year later in September 2023, fans can reasonably anticipate season 2 to potentially arrive towards the end of 2024.
More about ‘Gen V’
Gen V premiered its first season on September 29, 2023, and will conclude on November 3, 2023.
Much like all three seasons of The Boys, Gen V season 1 comprises eight episodes in total, with the first five now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. That leaves us with three episodes and three more weeks of adrenaline-pumping spinoff excitement.
The show features Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau, Chance Perdomo as Andre Anderson, Lizzie Broadway as Emma Meyer alias Little Cricket, Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap, London Thor and Derek Luh as Jordan Li, Asa Germann as Sam Riordan and Shelley Conn as Indira Shetty.
Hopefully, we will get to see all of the major cast members returning for Gen V season 2 as well.
Check out the trailer of Gen V below:
(Header and feature image courtesy: Credits: Instagram/Gen V and IMDb)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– How many seasons of Gen V are there?
There is only one season of Gen V available so far.
– Is Gen V related to The Boys?
Gen V is related to The Boys as it’s a spinoff of the iconic superhero series.
– Is Gen V set in the time before The Boys?
Gen V is set in the same universe as The Boys but focuses on different characters. It is not a prequel or a sequel but runs parallel to the storyline of The Boys.
– Who is Ben in Gen V?
Jensen Ackles appears in Gen V as Ben aka Soldier Boy, his character from The Boys who is the former leader of the Vought-sponsored superhero team Payback
