Gen V Season 2 Is Happening As Prime Video Doubles Down On The Boys Universe
Who's ready for even more bloody, disturbing, but oh-so-watchable superheroics? Prime Video has greenlit a second season of "Gen V," the college-bound spin-off series from the twisted minds responsible for "The Boys." The welcome news comes straight from Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures TV Studios (via The Hollywood Reporter), both of whom made the announcement weeks before the season 1 finale even begins streaming on Prime Video. This comes as no real curveball to those who've been following along, including showrunner Michele Fazekas and executive producer Eric Kripke. Just a few days ago, the two creatives had spoken openly about their hopes for season 2 and revealed that a writer's room had already been put into place to brainstorm where to take the story next. Now, their work begins in earnest with this official go-ahead.
Fazekas and Kripke released the following statement in celebration of the renewal:
"We couldn't be happier to make a second season of 'Gen V.' These are characters and stories we've grown to love, and we are thrilled to know people feel the same! The writers are already working on the new season — sophomore year is gonna be wild, with all the twists, heart, satire, and exploding genitalia you've come to expect from the show."
Yup, that means fans of the satirical superhero show are set to see more of our main group of Godolkin University students, starring the likes of Jaz Sinclair as the blood-bending Supe Marie Moreau, Chance Perdomo as Andre Anderson, Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap, Derek Luh and London Thor as Jordan Li, and Asa Germann as Sam ... provided that all of them make it out alive and in one piece by the end of season 1, of course.
Gen V is set to ring in another school year
Riding high off solid online buzz and (presumably) high viewership numbers, the new spin-off series will continue riding the coattails of "The Boys" on its way to a second season that promises even more chaotic, depraved, but absolutely thrilling twists and turns to come. Much like the debut outing of its parent series back in 2019, the season 2 order for "Gen V" comes well ahead of its freshman finale — although "The Boys" had the added benefit of being renewed before any actual episodes had even aired in the first place. But good things come to those who wait, apparently, as fans can now rest assured that Prime Video is throwing their support behind whatever the writers have in store.
Amazon MGM Studios' head of television Vernon Sanders had this to say about the news:
"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. From our first conversation with showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, along with [executive producers] Eric Kripke, Evan Goldberg, and Seth Rogen, we knew 'Gen V' would push the boundaries. Their unapologetic approach is exactly what audiences love, and it has helped 'Gen V' become the No. 1 series on Prime Video in over 130 countries. 'Gen V' is Prime Video's most acquisitive new original series of 2023, and we're excited that our incredible cast and crew are going to continue telling brave and bold stories from 'Gen V' to our customers."
Season 1 is currently barreling towards a spectacular conclusion, with the finale scheduled to stream on Prime Video November 2, 2023.