Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4’s finale.
Summary
The Boysseason 4’s finale was the perfect conclusion to its action-packed story, and its closing moments madeGen Vseason 2 way more interesting. After the protagonist’s plans failed inThe Boysseason 4’s ending, they split up and went on the run, but were quickly intercepted by multiple supes. With Butcher defying his group once again, he went off on his own and seemingly evaded Homelander’s wrath, but his former allies weren’t so lucky. Love Sausage managed to surprise MM in an airport bathroom, leading to The Boys' leader being secured and taken into custody.
Hughie and Annie also faced trouble as they crashed into a boat dropped by Cindy. While Starlight managed to fly off to safety, Hughie suffered the same fate as MM and was subdued by members ofHomelander’s new army inThe Boysseason 4’s finale. However, the most impactful cameos came from Frenchie and Kimiko’s captors, as Cate and Sam were tasked with stopping the remaining protagonists.The returningGen Vcharacters made a big impression as Cate brainwashed Frenchie while Sam restrained Kimiko, which separated the duo and set up a completely different premise for the spinoff’s second season.
Gen V Season 2 Is Worse Off After Surprising The Boys Season 4 Death
A key character dies in The Boys season 4 who could have contributed so much more to the franchise, including Amazon’s spinoff TV show.
The Boys Season 4’s Ending Totally Changes The Premise Of Gen V Season 2
Cate & Sam’s Role In The Boys Season 4’s Finale Suggests Gen V’s Second Season Will Be Completely Different
With Cate and Sam establishing themselves as key members of Homelander’s army, the future ofGen Vseason 2 looks very different. Rather than simply focusing on Godlokin University,Gen Vseason 2 appears as though it will be much bigger, as it will be directly impacted byThe Boysseason 4’s ending.Homelander’s cameo inGen Vset up the duo’s involvement in his plan, but knowing how significant they now are, it’s clear the spinoff show will have to set up some kind of resistance.
Given some of the big cameos that happened in season 1, it seems possible that Kimiko or Frenchie could play a part inGen V’s return, completely changing the tone.
The plot is likely to go far beyond Marie and her friends trying to escape, and will instead focus on them attempting to stop their former allies. While the Godolkin setting may still play a key part in the story, the protagonists' focus will seemingly shift to participating in the fight against Homelander’s army, especially due to their personal connections with Cate and Sam. Given some of the big cameos that happened in season 1, it is possible that Kimiko or Frenchie could play a part inGen V’s return, completely changing the show’s tone.
Andre Anderson’s actor, Chance Perdomo, tragically passed away in March 2024.Gen Vhas decided not to recast the character.
Since the spinoff’s main heroes didn’t appear inThe Boysseason 4, it is difficult to know exactly where the story will go. However, with Homelander’s takeover in full swing,Gen Vhas to put its full attention on the central characters joining the fight and seeking out other rebels, creating the perfect bridge to season 5.
Gen V Season 2 Was Already Going To Be Vastly Different Compared To Season 1
Gen V Season 1’s Ending Suggested The Next Installment Would Go Far Beyond Godolkin’s Secrets
AlthoughThe Boysseason 4’s finale has massive ramifications forGen V, the spinoff’s second season was already going to be completely different. The first installment focused on these young supes uncovering Godolkin’s secrets and trying to expose them, but that mission became far less important after the finale. With Homelander getting involved alongside Cate and Sam turning on the protagonists,Gen Vseason 2 looked destined to overlap withThe Boys' wider story. Having crossed Vought, the heroes ended the season in an unknown facility, suggesting the show’s return would focus on them breaking free and clearing their names.
While proving their innocence is less important afterThe Boysseason 4,Gen Vseason 2 was always going to be about revenge and standing up to Vought. Rather than getting to continue their lives as aspiring superheroes, the conclusion meant they were going to have to operate from the sidelines, much likeThe Boys’main characters.Marie and Homelander’s fight inGen V’sfinale was the ultimate turning point for the students, as it proved there was no going back, meaning season 2’s tone had to change, regardless ofThe Boysseason 4’s ending.
Gen V Season 2 Has No Choice But To Set Up The Boys Season 5
Gen V’s Characters Must Play A Role In The Boys' Final Season
WithGen Vbecoming even more involved in the franchise’s main story, its return must set upThe Boysseason 5.The Boys' game-changing finale has made the two shows more connected than ever, especially as Hughie, MM, and Frenchie could potentially be taken to the same facility as the spinoff’s main characters.Cate and Sam’s appearances only amplify how importantGen V’s protagonists are in helping take down Homelanderand Vought, proving that the show has to plant the seeds for season 5. With stakes higher than ever,Gen Vcan’t waste its potential crossover importance.
Gen Vseason 2 is currently filming.
Season 2 presents the perfect opportunity to tie the two sets of protagonists together and set up a major season 5 showdown, which would also elevateGen V’s characters. Even ifThe Boys' main heroes don’t appear in the spinoff, having Marie and her friends find out about Vought’s biggest opposition and discover their locations would be a strong tease for season 5.Gen Vseason 2 can’t really afford to focus on anything else as it would feel insignificant in comparison to the greater story, meaning it must be the bridge to TheBoys' final installment.
The Boys
The Boys is a gritty and subversive take on the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who confront powerful superheroes abusing their abilities, exploring themes of corruption and moral ambiguity in a world where heroes are not always what they seem.
Gen V
Gen V is set at America’s only college for superheroes, where students challenge their moral limits while competing to join Vought International’s elite team, The Seven. As dark secrets of the institution are revealed, they must determine the kind of heroes they aspire to be.
