Gen V, the Prime Video spinoff of the hit satirical superhero series The Boys, has returned for its second season, bringing the chaos and moral ambiguity of Godolkin University back into focus — and deepening its ties to the parent show’s larger narrative.
Season 2 premiered on Prime Video on September 17, 2025, kicking off with a special launch of the first three episodes. After that, new episodes have been released weekly on Wednesdays at midnight PT / 3 a.m. ET, with the season finale arriving on October 22, 2025. The sophomore run consists of eight episodes in total, continuing the blend of dark satire, brutal action, and intense character drama that made the first season a breakout success.
Unlike many spinoffs that play in the margins, Gen V Season 2 is deeply embedded in The Boys timeline. Chronologically, it takes place after The Boys Season 4 and before Season 5, essentially functioning as a bridge between those two parts of the franchise. This means that while Gen V still focuses on young supes at Godolkin University, the world outside is shaped by the fallout of Homelander’s political takeover and the broader collapse of trust in both government and Vought.
Back on campus, Season 2 opens with Gen V’s core group of protagonists — including Marie, Jordan, Emma, Cate, and Sam, returning to a very different Godolkin University. A new dean has taken charge, embracing a militarized philosophy that pushes students toward using their powers not just for personal advancement but as weapons in an escalating conflict. The plot weaves together campus intrigue, brutal training sequences, and thematic explorations of power and morality, while still centering the emotional fallout from the events of Season 1.
Part of why this season has drawn so much attention, beyond its superhero spectacle, is how it directly interfaces with The Boys. Creators have positioned Gen V Season 2 almost as The Boys “Season 4.5,” with overlapping storylines and stakes that bleed into the larger world. Key characters like Starlight are confirmed to cross over into the Gen V story, reflecting how the resistance against Homelander’s authoritarian regime involves both the older heroes and the younger supes coming of age at Godolkin. This connection sets the stage for The Boys fifth and final season, officially slated to premiere in April 2026 on Prime Video.
Season 2 also carries emotional weight for fans because of how the production honored the late Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson and tragically died in a motorcycle accident before filming began. Rather than recasting his role, the show restructured its storyline to acknowledge Andre’s presence through other characters’ journeys, making his influence a thematic thread throughout the season.
If you’re catching up or planning a watchthrough, Gen V Season 2 isn’t just a standalone college drama with supers — it’s a crucial piece of the shared The Boys universe. It enriches the worldbuilding, deepens character arcs, and leads directly into the final battles to come in The Boys Season 5.
