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  • 5 Things We Liked, and 5 We Didn’t, About ‘Gen V’ Season 2

    After reflecting on the conclusion of The Boys season  four, it became time to shift our focus back to its surprisingly good, and dare we say even better, spin-off series, Gen V.

    Season two had a lot to build upon, especially considering the cliffhanger that season one left us with: Homelander ruining the fun and Billy Butcher pursuing the Supe-killing virus. While the series retained some elements that fans have come to love and appreciate more than its predecessor, season two showed signs of senioritis, suggesting that a series known for satirizing the management of other superhero franchises and their overflowing release schedules can’t monkey-see, monkey-do its way into mimicry.

    Liked: Tribute to Chance Perdomo

    Gen V Chance Pedromo Andre Anderson Sean Patrick Thomas
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    When cast member Chance Pedromo passed away, many fans questioned how Gen V would address the character of Andre Anderson. Instead of recasting the role, the showrunners chose to honor Perdomo by incorporating his character’s off-screen sacrifice into the storyline, making it the driving force behind the ensemble. Although this approach could have been clumsy, it ultimately resulted in a stronger narrative.

    Not only did it closely resemble Ryan Coogler’s approach to addressing the passing of Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther 2, but it also highlighted a glaring blind spot in the shared mythology of both The Boys and Gen V: despite the presence of superpowered beings and the rise of fascism, racism persists, and having superpowers does not exempt one from being viewed as disposable by those in power.

    It’s a delicate line to walk, but the show succeeded by illustrating that the powers that be at Vought are no different from any other fascist regime. Andre served as a significant catalyst throughout the season, with characters donning his hoodie and reminding others of his light, becoming a poignant high point in an otherwise lackluster season.

    Liked: Hamish Linklater’s scene-stealing performance as Cipher

    Gen V Season 2
    © Prime Video

    Being the new headmaster at God U, especially amid the looming threat of Homelander, required a commanding presence to rival the menace of that insecure, overpowered man-baby. Casting Hamish Linklater as Cipher in Gen V was a sensational decision. In a meta sense, it made perfect sense to have Linklater in this role, especially considering his recent subdued yet charismatic portrayal of Batman in Batman: Caped Crusader, which cleverly folded into the character’s mythos. And fans of Midnight Mass know that he has the power to convince anyone of anything with his monologues, regardless of their length. He truly has a way with words.

    In this season of Gen V, Linklater’s performance as Cipher acted as a stimulus to the show’s quality while cranking the dial to 11 on the scale of villains you definitely don’t want to mess with in The Boys universe. His unnerving portrayal combined elements of Kilgrave from Jessica Jones with a heavy-handed dash of quirky Gen V humor and quips, elevating every scene he was in and stealing moments of the spotlight. It’s unfortunate that the show took some of the momentum away from his character toward the finale. We’ll discuss that later.

    Liked: Emma addressing her body dysmorphia

    Gen V Season 2
    © Prime Video

    Emma had a tough break last season. Her powers to grow and shrink intrinsically tied into her body dysmorphia, and she basically ended up being the butt of the joke for everyone on campus. While she was off on her own side quest, the rest of the gang did their thing, converging every so often. That meant Emma got some much-needed character development to address the elephant in the room: her powers, their harmful triggers, and how to try to overcome them. In a show all about gross-out moments, it was nice to see this handled with a modicum of maturity and a deft hand, even as her antics this season were no less madcap than last. More of this, and less of that going-nowhere-fast love-triangle subplot, please.

    Liked: The on-the-ground approach to The Boys‘ political anarchy

    Gen V Season 2
    © Prime Video

    With the ever-expanding parody of our political landscape that The Boys represents, it’s refreshing to see its aftereffects and consequences from the ground level. This was one of the qualities that made season one of Gen V a welcome companion to The Boys. Gen V is not bound by source material, allowing it more freedom to explore themes without being confined to the mean-spirited plot developments typical of The Boys, which often boil down to someone being a sex pest and viewers having to watch how in exhaustive detail.

    Gen V feels more thoughtful about its direction, pulling at your heartstrings and engaging your mind, rather than relying on a gross-out punchline that you have to brace yourself for because you know it’s coming. While The Boys often draws direct political parallels that sometimes feel like throwaway Saturday Night Live sketches, Gen V offers a more humorous perspective on the ramifications of Homelander’s overt fascism and its impact on the students at God U. The exploration of power dynamics between superpowered and non-superpowered students, along with the propaganda disseminated online and on campus, added an intriguing depth to what could otherwise have been a shallow direction for the season.

    Liked: Jordan and Marie’s love story

    Gen V Season 2
    © Prime Video

    We’re not made of stone! This budding relationship was hecking cute. Seeing them go from the kind of offhand, reluctant allies to close partners (and exes) was a pleasant bit of levity to witness in the show. Plus, seeing how their bond grew, even when they were literally pitted against each other in a school-approved superpowered fight with all the microaggressions (and aggression aggressions) lambasted at them for being who they are, was good shit. We love the tenderness that Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, and Derek Luh brought to these characters and eagerly await the fix-it fanfiction that’s no doubt being written as we speak.

    Didn’t like: The unimpressive fights

    Gen V Season 2
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    It’s a pretty bad sign for a superhero show when you can comfortably look away to futz around on your phone whenever bouts of fisticuffs are on display and feel like you’re not missing much. For whatever reason, this season of Gen V lacked the sauce to make any of its fights feel like they were worth watching. Some dude gets shoved, hands are outstretched to, you guessed it, push more guys, and occasionally there will be copious amounts of blood.

    It’s not that the show engendered desensitization to it all; it just looked a bit like a cheap afterthought in its presentation this season. It can sometimes feel like the show forgot that being the teen-forward CW version of The Boys doesn’t mean it has to look like it’s operating on a shoestring budget, cutting corners to make its action look worth the sliding-scale fee Prime Video is charging subscribers (with ads!).

    Didn’t like: The uneven pacing

    Gen V Season 2
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    Being the second season of a show that spins off a series nearing its conclusion, unfortunately, means that Gen V‘s more methodical pacing from the previous season—characterized by gradually building mysteries—felt rushed this time around. While it’s understandable that The Boys can seem a bit rapid in its scene transitions as it approaches its climax, the quickened pace of Gen V diluted character development and weakened the overall viewing experience. Instead of focusing on its own storylines, it seemed to prioritize adding intrigue for The Boys, ultimately hurrying through its own narrative without fully resolving the plot points it introduced well.

    At first, it made its characters feel pragmatic, almost to the point of voicing every possible contingency in their hastily made plans, as if they were battle-hardened, to avoid their plot against God U gong awry. But with each passing episode, it started to feel less like the shrewdness of the ensemble and more like the writers’ room laying everything bare on the table for things to either go south or just as planned, as a way not to try to explore them fully.

    As a result, people wound up exactly where they’re supposed to be. Even when things went kaput, our heroes were allowed to just… leave and reconvene later to decide what to do. Any sense of stakes this season with the Gen V cast felt all but moot; instead, the main objective seemed to be helping The Boys carry the baton to its series finale, and that sucked.

    Didn’t like: That whole Cipher switcheroo

    Gen V Season 2
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    As mentioned up top, Cipher is a cool concept for a character from top to bottom. Having the power to body-snatch anyone as if he were a protagonist in Quantic Dream’s The Nomad Soul is some scary stuff, and Linklater’s performance added to the weight of his imposing presence.

    All respect to SpongeBob Broadway actor, Ariana Grande’s beau, and Wicked star Ethan Slater, but the reveal that he was actually Cipher the entire time completely took all the air out of the room. He’s an entirely different character when Slater shows up. Gone are the playful, catty quips, and all we’re left with is a kind of dorky guy trying to seem imposing, but he’s clearly not that guy. Generational aura loss, as the kids say.

    Didn’t like: Clunky dialogue and humor skewing more toward The Boys’ worst bits

    Gen V Season 2
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    Let’s be honest for a moment: The Boys‘ brand of humor is one short walk away from being Deadpool‘s, and not in the good way. They’re the kind of juvenile jokes that, once you’re subjected to them, don’t improve with a revisit. And sure, while comedy is subjective, the dissonance of edgy high school humor sliding out of the mouths of grown ass adults always makes The Boys feel a bit off and unserious. Gen V, with its school setting, makes its crass jokes feel a bit more at home because its shock-humor antics require less suspension of disbelief from the audience.

    But for whatever reason, the types of jokes this season started to lose their armor, garnering either a cheap pity chuckle at the desperate attempt to be funny or no pop at all from viewers. It also didn’t help that this season suffered from “people don’t talk like that,” with a majority of its ensemble’s would-be funny men making the long walk to their jokes not worth suffering through.

    Didn’t Like: The late-stage MCU-ification of Gen V

    Gen V Season 2
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    As we’ve expunged exhaustively at this point, Gen V‘s second season felt like The Boys crew finally buckled from talking out of both sides of their mouths about Marvel and DC Comics’ incessant need to franchise-build—all while showing signs of the same lackluster result. This time around, Gen V felt less like a refreshing offshoot and more like an episodic trailer to get folks hyped for the tentpole extravaganza that is The Boys.

    We saw a lot of cameos around where The Boys characters were tantamount to TV bumpers advertising another show airing after the one you’re currently watching, rather than actually enriching the plot. It will be really embarrassing if the show isn’t picked up for a third season after spending so much time trying to beef up hype for The Boys‘ series finale. But honestly, what would be the point, since the narrative railroad for Gen V feels like it has effectively run out of track to continue on after however the hell The Boys wraps up? Watch the space, we guess.

    Gen V season two is now streaming on Prime Video. The fifth and final season of The Boys arrives in 2026.

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  • Gen V Recap: Walking, Talking Blood Bags

    Gen V

    Bags

    Season 2

    Episode 4

    Editor’s Rating

    4 stars

    To deal with the fallout of Jordan’s decision from last week, Cipher whips up a disturbing solution: Marie and Jordan will duke it out on live TV.
    Photo: Prime

    When Chance Perdomo died last year, Gen V lost its most promising young performer. But season two has avoided recasting the character or introducing a prominent new student to take his place, instead focusing on a smaller group and developing the people we already know: Marie, Emma, Jordan, Cate, and Sam. That shift is working pretty well for me overall, even if this season feels slightly less novel than the first.

    It feels right that season two is kicking into gear as we reach the midpoint. “Bags” starts to really peel back the curtain on what this story is about, digging into Project Odessa and the true nature of the villainous new dean. Cipher is a huge presence here, lingering in the air even when he doesn’t appear in a scene, and Hamish Linklater is really selling the character’s creepiness.

    This is an episode all about the fallout of Jordan’s decision to reveal the truth about Andre’s death and Cate’s attack. On Vought News, Cate is still parroting the story that she was assaulted by Starlighters and Jordan is lying for likes. But this situation won’t just go away, so Cipher whips up a disturbing solution: Marie and Jordan will duke it out on live TV. It’s blood bender versus gender bender, and Jordan will get their ass kicked to provide the public some catharsis. Marie doesn’t want to fight her partner, but neither of them have any leverage here; Cipher can haul them off to Elmira whenever he wants.

    Much of “Bags” is about the heroes trying to find that leverage, to figure out some way of resisting. Nobody loves the idea of enlisting Cate’s help, especially since she’s still a Vought puppet, but Marie knows it might be the only way to learn more about Cipher. Unfortunately, Cate’s powers are still on the fritz. And even before the attack, she couldn’t read Cipher’s mind; he has an ironclad barrier around his mind, perhaps an effect of his own powers.

    That doesn’t mean they can’t dig up some dirt on him, though. During Marie’s private lesson with Cipher, Cate and Jordan infiltrate the dean’s house, finding a withered old man in a hyperbaric chamber. They also bond a little along the way. Jordan isn’t sure they can forgive Cate, but they come a long way in this episode, especially after an apology and an argument that devolves into mutual slut-shaming and laughter. It’s a helpful reminder that these two were friends years before the events of the show. There’s a sense of history there, and it makes their alliance feel believable despite Cate’s ever-questionable morality.

    She gets another chance to prove herself that evening when Cipher texts her after realizing she poked around his house. The plan to get him to call off the fight is pretty straightforward: Cate will visit Cipher in the VIP box during the big fight and get him to admit that he’s not a supe. (During her lesson, Marie didn’t sense any Compound V in his blood.) Emma, meanwhile, will shrink down and sneak in through the pipes to plant a tiny camera and capture the whole thing, gaining the leverage they need.

    It’s nice to see Emma in a new mode this season: much more self-assured and actively working to overcome the deep-rooted self-loathing that still remains. Part of that is having friends like Harper and Ally who really look up to her, viewing her the same way she viewed Andre as a freshman. As a chameleon, Harper can access the same powers as Emma, but she doesn’t need to internally self-flagellate to shrink down. She plays coach in a touching scene, gassing her up in the hopes that she’ll grow to massive size. Apparently Emma is the only other person Ally has told about her power: pubic hair–bending, which I’m surprised hasn’t already appeared in The Boys.

    Ally provides the camera, and Emma’s trek through the pipes goes well until the water turns back on and she’s washed away. Luckily, she makes it to Cipher’s toilet and manages to crawl out right before he takes a shit. I will not forget the toilet-POV shot of Linklater’s (presumably prosthetic) ball sack descending from above anytime soon.

    It’s a happy ending for Emma, who has a wholesome reunion with her new buddies after successfully growing back to normal size by being “too tired to think.” Elsewhere, though, everything is going off the rails — or, from Cipher’s point of view, going to plan. He admits to Cate that the old man she saw is his father, but he seems completely unfazed by her claim that she can read his mind and knows he isn’t a supe. Her attempt to broker a deal is doomed from the start, and she doesn’t even know it yet. We have some idea this won’t go her way, but we don’t know how.

    Jordan gets boos when they come out for the fight, of course, while Marie gets universal cheers. But to her credit, she makes an effort to reject this false choice altogether, kissing Jordan instead of hitting them. It’s not until Cipher says “Watch this” and Jordan punches Marie that we realize what’s going on: He has his own form of mind control far more powerful than Cate’s. He can watch from the VIP box and speak through Jordan, controlling them like a puppet.

    When Marie realizes what’s happening, she’s forced to employ the lesson Cipher taught her earlier: lifting living beings through blood-bending. She concentrates and connects with the cells in Jordan’s blood, levitating them and dropping them only when they’re on the verge of exploding. It’s the ideal ending for the narrative Cipher and Vought are constructing: Now satiated, the angry public can cheer for Marie and take joy in Jordan’s punishment.

    Viewers of The Boys know that all-powerful supe villains can be narratively frustrating; Homelander is basically unstoppable, and we know he likely won’t die until the end of the show, so it’s just a matter of watching the heroes fail to find leverage over and over. “Bags” arguably has that same issue, but at least the characters know who they’re dealing with now. And unlike Homelander, Cipher might just be a one-season villain like the dean before him. At least in this episode, Cipher getting what he wants successfully raises the stakes. Watching these shows, you don’t want to be thinking, Oh God, they’ll never beat him. You want to be wondering, How the hell will they beat him?

    • Cate’s attempt to push a security guard into handing over his keys results in him fucking a garden gnome. Truly classic Gen V humor. Kudos to Maddie Phillips for her urgent delivery of “He’s rearranging a gnome’s guts right now.”

    • I always like a hero-villain dynamic in which the villain is the mentor helping the hero unlock new powers (season one of The Flash comes to mind), and the blood-bag training sequence is pretty effective. As soon as that goat appears, you just know it’s going to burst midair.

    • Cipher tells Marie that the whole point of God U is to produce someone like her, potentially the most powerful supe ever. We sort of already know that, though. It feels as though there’s more to uncover here.

    • “Ease up, Yoda.” “Fair enough. Sorry.” This is a nice, rare moment of Cipher actually backing down slightly.

    • Not sure what to think about Cipher saying the goats are named after “assholes” and then using Elon Musk and Julia Fox as the two names.

    • Ally’s Starlighter brother is Greg, the cute guy Emma knows from Modesty Monarch’s class. More to come, presumably.

    • Emma suggests Bush Master as Ally’s supe name. She loves it.

    • Cipher complaining about the bad camera angle might be my favorite Linklater moment of the episode.

    • Cipher does seem to lose control of Jordan there at the end, allowing them to tell Marie to stop. What happened there?

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  • Is This Our First Looks at the Heroes of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’?

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s filming may take a pause after Tom Holland suffered a mild on-set injury. Joachim Rønning’s next film after Tron: Ares is heading to Paramount. Plus, 20th Century may have found its next Alien director. To me, my spoilers!

    Scream 7

    According to Entertainment Weekly, Hayden Panettiere is confirmed to return as her fan-favorite character, Kirby Reed, in Scream 7.

    Here Be Monsters

    Deadline reports Paramount has acquired the rights to Joachim Rønning’s next film, Here Be Monsters, described “as an intense survival thriller at sea reminiscent of films like Alien and The Thing” with “franchise ambitions.” Ridley Scott is attached to produce.

    Alien

    According to a new rumor from World of Reel, Demián Rugna (Where Evil Lurks, Terrified) may be 20th Century’s top choice to direct the next theatrical Alien project.

    Avengers: Doomsday

    A handbag posted to Instagram by make-up artist Giovanna Ponci seemingly reveals every character’s costume in Avengers: Doomsday—including the returning X-Men. Head over to Comic Book to have a look (and appreciate Mystique’s comic-accurate white dress finally making the transition to screen).

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    Deadline reports a poorly timed stunt caused Tom Holland to suffer a “mild” concussion while filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The actor was briefly “hospitalized amid filming on the Glasgow set” and will refrain from filming for the next few days to recover. Sony and Marvel are reportedly discussing how to continue production in the meantime.

    The Incredible Shrinking Man

    Universal has released two separate trailers for a French remake of The Incredible Shrinking Man starring Jean Dujardin.

    Theater Is Dead

    Elsewhere, the ancient but fledgling medium of theater demands human sacrifice to keep its performances running in the trailer for Theater Is Dead.

     

    Gen V

    Finally, HBO Max has released a “this season on…” trailer for Gen V‘s second year.

     

     

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  • ‘Gen V’ Had Big Plans for Chance Perdomo Before His Untimely Death

    Season two of Gen V, the college-aged spin-off of The Boys that some fans argue outshines the original, is back in action, kicking off on Prime Video with a three-episode drop. And its new season wastes no time confronting the tragic passing of cast member Chance Perdomo. In the wake of the gnarly superhero show’s premiere, its showrunner shared how the team chose to honor Perdomo’s legacy throughout the show.

    Speaking with Deadline, co-showrunner Michele Fazekas unearthed how the writer’s room went about handling Perdomo’s death. Last March, the 27-year-old actor who portrayed Gen V‘s magnetism-manipulating hero, Andre Anderson, died following a motorcycle incident. The tragedy led production of Gen V‘s second season to pause, allowing the cast and crew to grieve.

    Conversely, its production hiatus gave time for its writer’s room to deliberate over whether they’d recast or write off the character, and they chose the latter. The show opened with a tribute that reads “For Chance.” What followed was Gen V giving Andre a heroic send-off, as he sacrificed himself to protect his friends between the events of its two seasons.

    “I think we had set out at the beginning, because we sort of knew right out of the gate, we’re not just gonna recast him, and literally no one was saying recast,” Fazekas told Deadline. “Studio, network and everybody was kind of like, ‘No, of course not.’ So, we knew that we had to treat this like this character, as much as people have lost the real Chance, our people have lost Andre. And what does that look like in a world where it’s superheroes in college and a lot of ridiculous gore and funny? And so we just sort of made it like we wanted the season to certainly honor him, and then at the end, we realized the season is about him, everything, and all of the drive comes from him. So, by the end, I was very sort of proud of that, and I just remember being in the writers’ room and talking about Andre—cause we had broken Andre’s story.”

    Gen V Chance Pedromos
    © Brooke Palmer/Prime Video

    Fazekas went on to reveal that the Gen V writers originally wrote five episodes of Andre’s story in season two’s eight episodes, which they had to spike following his passing.

    “We definitely did actually talk about it like, I think it’s OK to actually grieve something, cause you grow to love these characters as much as you love the people who are portraying them,” she said. “And in some ways, we knew Andre better than we knew Chance. Chance was in Toronto. We spent more time with Andre in a way, and it was like, losing Chance is incredibly unimaginable in a way, but we all were like, ‘Oh, we also lost this Andre guy we really liked.’ So, at the end, I was like, ‘Oh, this was about Andre,’ and it was about Chance, the season was. I’m very proud of that.”

    Gen V‘s approach to honoring Perdomo’s passing carries an emotional weight that uncannily echoes what director Ryan Coogler did with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in the wake of Chadwick Boseman’s passing in 2020. Like Coogler’s film, Gen V interweaves the loss into its narrative, making Andre’s death the emotional backbone of this season.

    Across its three-episode premiere, Andre’s sacrifice for his friends—killed by the Gestapo-like forces behind God U—is framed as a galvanizing moment. The show also doesn’t shy away from the racial implications of the character’s death as a Black casualty among the lineup of imprisoned superpowered teens. The memory of his off-screen sacrifice becomes a rallying cry, pushing both heroes and former allies to keep resisting as they navigate the dystopian nightmare of a Homelander-run America. 

    New episodes of Gen V release every Wednesday on Prime Video.

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  • Gen V Season-Premiere Recap: Brave New World

    Gen V

    New Year, New U

    Season 2

    Episode 1

    Editor’s Rating

    4 stars

    Jordan and Emma aren’t taking their forced reenrollment all that well, but they’re still doing better than Marie’s time living as a dropout.
    Photo: Jasper Savage/Prime

    Welcome back to school! How was everyone’s summer break? Hopefully you had a much better few months than the rising sophomores of Gen V. Either way, there’s no time like the fall semester to start anew. An apple cider a day keeps the fascism away, right? The Boys has been an explicitly political show from the beginning, but recent seasons have leaned harder into real-world parallels, especially with Homelander’s ascent to governing power in the season-four finale. It was a bit unsettling last year to witness the supe-supremacist speech where Homelander vowed to take revenge on America’s “enemies” and ordered his puppet, incoming president Calhoun, to declare martial law. But the college-campus setting of Gen V has allowed the spinoff to carve out its own identity, coming at many of the same satirical targets from a different angle.

    Take the recap early in “New Year, New U,” which updates us on where The Boys left off while filtering the big world changes down to the campus level. At least among conservative-coded Hometeamers and supe supremacists, it’s accepted knowledge that Robert Singer and Starlight colluded to kill Victoria Neuman, a deep-state conspiracy that necessitated Homelander taking control. Now, Godolkin University is “free from the woke agenda” and staffed entirely by supes, including the mysterious new dean, Cipher (a marvelously creepy Hamish Linklater). It’s pretty clear where some of these ideas originate: Rightwing leadership is hellbent on reshaping higher education in America right now.

    Much of season one revolved around a supe-killing virus engineered by scientists in the Woods at Dean Shetty’s instruction; here, that’s not so relevant anymore, even though we know it’s still very much a factor in the parent show. Based on the opening flashback to 1967, just two years after God U was founded, the focus this time will be Project Odessa, led by Thomas Godolkin (Wicked’s Ethan Slater) himself.

    This premiere has a lot to take care of, introducing new threats while untangling the messy fallout from the season finale. We last saw Cate and Sam taking power as the “new Guardians of Godolkin” after liberating Shetty’s supe test subjects and pinning the death of 12 innocents on Marie, Jordan, Andre, and Emma. Season two has no interest in limiting itself to a jail cell, though, so right away we learn that Cate has persuaded the administration to let the kids reenroll. Well, to let Jordan and Emma reenroll, since Marie is off the grid and Andre is dead.

    We lost actor Chance Perdomo at the far-too-young age of 27 last year, and the show has a duty to wrap up his arc as naturally as possible while leaving space to mourn both the actor and the character. And honestly, this premiere does a pretty good job with a tough situation. We don’t need to actually see Andre’s failed escape attempt; hearing Jordan tell the story near the end of the episode is powerful enough. It’s easy to picture Andre making the rash choice to brute-force his way out when a safer method (an open maintenance pipe) falls through.

    But easily the best Andre tribute of the episode is the scene between his father and Emma. When Emma walks into Polarity’s house, she finds him depressed, drunk, and full of self-loathing. It’s a foregone conclusion that she’ll ultimately convince him to get back up and start looking into Cipher — the man was present at Elmira when Andre died, and the prospect of revenge is tempting — but it also makes sense that Polarity initially wouldn’t see the point. Even setting aside his own role in “shoving Andre into the Vought machine,” there’s no way he can get his son back now. Sean Patrick Thomas’s performance here is deeply affecting, especially his disbelief at the idea of rectifying this somehow (“He was all I had!”). Thomas has always been one of the strongest performers on the show, and here he reaches new levels.

    Emma kind of takes on the protagonist role for much of this premiere, and it suits her surprisingly well. She’s smart enough to understand the necessity of complying — she and Jordan read canned PR statements about their exoneration after being wrongfully accused — but also brave enough to proceed with her investigation of Cipher and search for Marie instead of just keeping her head down. Drowning her sorrows at a frat party, she happens to see a video of wounded Hometeamers lying in their own blood and recognizes Marie’s handiwork. So she gets Jordan’s reluctant approval to go find their friend, mentioning that Andre was the first person to help her see herself as a hero.

    Marie has been through a hell of a day fighting off Dogknott (Zach McGowan), a bounty hunter with dog-like abilities who tracked her to a motel in Weehawken. All Marie really wants is to find her sister Annabeth, but she’s getting nowhere, and it doesn’t help that she can’t stop bringing attention to herself by beating up Hometeamers. Starlight herself has to step in to save her during the brutal Dogknott brawl, and she has some advice Marie doesn’t want to hear: Take a deal and return to God U. She wants her to look into Project Odessa, which Vought is apparently resuming.

    In the dramatic final scene, Emma and Jordan find Marie, leading to the expected fight about Marie abandoning the group and arguably leading Andre to make a foolish sacrifice. But when Cate follows them there, everything escalates. Now, Cate has always been a bit inscrutable; her motivations are sometimes hard to parse, which makes her the show’s most potentially interesting character but also its most frustrating. In this episode, she’s still trying to play both sides: grieving Andre and “protecting” her friends, but also being a huge narc because she has no actual leverage over Cipher and Vought.

    Cate’s efforts to manipulate Marie this time are laughable; she’s not on her A-game, and nobody trusts her enough to let those dangerous fingers anywhere near them. Case in point: Jordan blasting her into an electrical box when she reaches out for Marie. To make matters worse, Marie can’t risk touching Cate to heal her skull. All they can do is leave her to die.

    Would Gen V really kill off Cate at this stage? I doubt it, especially since the cast is already down a major cast member. But you never really know with this bold, brutal franchise. Good thing we already have two more episodes available.

    • Those explosive deaths in the flashback are basically Gen V dunking you headfirst back into this world. The tentacles shooting out of a man’s ass are particularly memorable.

    • Another signature gross supe moment: Jordan punches a guy mid-butt-chug, causing him to explode beer (and whatever else) all over a group of people.

    • Not a ton from Sam in this episode, but he’s with Justine now. Emma also gets a nice scene declining his truce offer and telling him off for, you know, killing people. At least Cate is still around to mind-control him into guiltlessness!

    • Linklater’s performance is a real highlight of this premiere, so I’m looking forward to seeing more of him. We don’t know much about Cipher or his powers yet, and that blank-slate quality makes him all the more menacing — along with the moment when he almost sticks Cate’s hand in a blender.

    • Zach McGowan will always be Jody from Shameless to me.

    • Apparently Emma’s new party buddy worked with Jacob Elordi and already has a role secured in the sequel to Saltburn, titled Saltburnt.

    • RIP to Chance Perdomo, to whom this season is dedicated.

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  • How to Watch ‘Gen V’ Season 2 Online for Free

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    Although it’s been two years since the season one finale of “Gen V” back in Sept. 2023, “The Boys” spinoff superhero series is back for season two.

    Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT, “Gen V” returns on Prime Video for subscribers only. Season two has eight episodes, in total.

    Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video; fast same-, next-, or two-day free shipping; discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events — like Prime Day and Black Friday — and more.

    After the trial is up, you can either cancel the streaming service altogether, or you can keep watching for $8.99/month for just the Prime Video plan. But, if you want all the perks that come with Amazon Prime, it goes for $14.99/month, or $139.99/year — a nearly 25% savings.

    Along with “Gen V,” Prime Video also has access to hit movies like “A Working Man,” “The Accountant 2″ and “Last Breath,” plus originals like “Fallout,” “The Boys,” “Invincible,” “Daisy Jones & The Six” and more. Prime Video also offers free live sports streaming from the NFL, ONE Championship, Professional Pickleball Association Tour, UTR Pro Tennis and other events, plus live news from CBS News.

    For season two, “Gen V” takes place after the events of “The Boys” season four and follows Marie (Jaz Sinclair) returning to Godolkin University for new school year with a new dean, Dean Cipher (Hamish Linklater). However, when Marie and her friends discover he’s training superheroes to be soldiers for a war between humans and “Supes,” the team must find a way to stop him before it’s too late.

    The spinoff series also stars J, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Sean Patrick Thomas and others.

    You can stream “Gen V” season two on Prime Video on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. But in the meantime, watch the trailer for season two, below:

    In addition, Prime Video also has “Gen V” season one, so you can catch up before you watch the new season.

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  • Everything to Remember About ‘Gen V’ Before It Returns for Season 2

    The Boys spin-off series Gen V returns for its second season this week. While we won’t grieve Prime Video for making more sequel TV series for the tongue-and-cheek superhero show that built a career on taking the piss out of DC and Marvel, we will give it grace by picking up the pieces of Gen V‘s first season so viewers are all caught up just in time for its return on September 17. Here’s everything you need to know about Gen V season one.

    Gen V centers on Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), a Supe with the power to manipulate blood like she waltzed out of Avatar: The Last Airbender. She enrolls in Godolkin University, a superhero academy that’s been training Supes on ethics, crime fighting, and branding since 1965.

    There, she meets an assortment of cool, superpowered friends, like magnetism-manipulating Andre Anderson (Chance Perdomo), mind-warping telepath Cate Dunlap (Maddie Phillips), size-shifter Emma Meyer (Lizze Broadway), and Jordan Li (London Thor/Derek Luh), Marie’s maybe sorta kinda pre-Facebook official partner whose gender-swapping powers grant them super strength and energy blasts.

    Maria witnesses star student Luke “Golden Boy” Riordan (Patrick Schwarzenegger) incinerate Professor Brinkerhoff (Clancy Brown) and self-implode, kicking off a series of events that not only unearth secret experiments taking place under the school’s watch but also have huge implications for The Boys‘ finale as well.

    After some sleuthing, Marie and her friends discover that Luke was completely justified in attacking his teacher. It turns out that Brinkerhoff was just one of many staff members and trustees at God U involved in secret experiments aimed at creating superhumans.

    One of these experiments produced a serum designed to kill Supes. Unfortunately for the students, their story doesn’t end in victory, as Homelander (Anthony Starr) crashes their party and quickly apprehends them.

    One unfortunate real-life detail that’ll ripple into the upcoming season of Gen V is the passing of Perdomo. The 27-year-old actor died last March following a motorcycle incident. Production on Gen V was delayed as a result; when work resumed, Gen V‘s creators aimed to honor Pedromo with how they handled Andre in the second season (a feat Variety reports is earnest, if not awkward in execution).

    From what we saw in season four of The Boys, Gen V‘s Cate and Sam Riordan (Asa August Germann) switched teams, joining Homelander in his reign of terror. We’ll have to wait and see if the Supe-killing virus from God U, which Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) possesses, will come into play or if Marie will be the key to Homelander’s downfall.

    Gen V returns to Prime Video for season two on September 17.

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  • Gen V Adds Some Mysterious New Stars to Its Season 2 Cast

    Gen V Adds Some Mysterious New Stars to Its Season 2 Cast

    The Boys got a dose of college-age heroics with Gen V, which focuses on a group of Supes in training attending the prestigious Godolkin University. While the main show is coming to a close, the spinoff is going back to class, and it’s bringing some new students along for the ride.

    Per Deadline, actors Keeya King (Yellowjackets), Julia Knope (In the Dark), Tait Fletcher (The Mandalorian), Stephen Kalyn (Warrior Strong), Stacey McGunnigle (This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Wyatt Dorian (Eerie Hall), and Georgie Murphy (Accused) will have recurring roles during Gen V’s sophomore outing. What roles will they have to play in the show’s story, and who will they be at Godolkin? Prime Video’s not saying yet, but season one stars Derek Luh and Maddie Phillips revealed production on the new season wrapped earlier this week. This past March, production paused following the death of Chance Perdomo, who played Andre. In May, Prime Video said his role wouldn’t be recast, and plotlines for the season were subsequently rewritten. Fellow season one stars Jaz Sinclar, Lizzie Broadway, London Thor, Asa Germann will reprise their roles from the previous season.

    Both Gen V and The Boys are expected to come back to Prime Video sometime in 2025. The streamer’s also got other spinoffs cooked up: at SDCC, it revealed Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy and Aya Cash’s Stormfront are set to headline Vought Rising, a prequel series set in the 1950s about the birth of the titular Corporation and its rise to creating superheroes. That’ll also joined by a show set in Mexico and executive produced by Gael Garcia Bernal and Andor’s Diego Luna. After that, who knows—maybe a movie?

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  • ‘The Boys’ Season 4: Everything We Know So Far

    ‘The Boys’ Season 4: Everything We Know So Far

    The Boys Season 4 is headed for darker times according to the teaser trailer recently released ahead of launch. 

    Based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, who also serve as executive producers, the Amazon Prime Video superhero series was developed by executive producer and showrunner Eric Kripke. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Michaela Starr, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, Judalina Neira, Ken F. Levin, and Jason Netter also serve as executive producers. 

    Those eager for all the details currently available about The Boys Season 4 release date, cast and more can find everything we know below.

    When does The Boys Season 4 come out?

    Season 4 of The Boys will debut on June 13. Three episodes will premiere that day, followed by a new episode each week. The season finale is set for Thursday, July 18. 

    RELATED: ‘The Boys’: When To Expect Fourth Season Return

    Who is in The Boys Season 4?

    The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti. Newcomers for Season 4 are Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

    What is The Boys Season 4 about?

    According to Prime Video, the world is on the brink in Season 4. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late.

    Is there a trailer for The Boys Season 4?

    Yes, a trailer for the upcoming installment of the Amazon series launched at CCXP México, raising the stakes for the fourth installment. 

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    While the country is seemingly beyond repair, Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) is committed to finding a way to bring a stop to the supes, who are as power hungry as ever. Watch the entire trailer below.

    Will there be more seasons of The Boys?

    Yes, Prime Video has already renewed the show for a fifth season.

    Will there be more seasons of Gen V?

    Gen V was renewed for a second season in October 2023. Set at America’s only college exclusively for young-adult superheroes, run by Vought International, the spinoff explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the school’s top ranking.

    Producers confirmed in a statement that they will not recast Chance Perdomo’s role of Andre Anderson after the actor’s untimely death in March. Production has been delayed in the wake of the loss of Perdomo.

    Chance Perdomo in ‘Gen V’

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    The cast includes Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi. Gen V also features guest stars Clancy Brown and Jason Ritter, as well as appearances from Jessie T. Usher, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit and P.J. Byrne, reprising their roles from The Boys. Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters serve as showrunners and executive producers. 

    Are there other The Boys spinoffs in the works?

    A spinoff series, The Boys: Mexico, has also been announced. The offshoot will hail from Blue Beetle writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer with Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal set to executive produce. Luna and Bernal are also considering appearing in smaller roles in the series.

    A search is currently underway for a co-showrunner to join creator, writer and executive producer Dunnet-Alcocer, who is now working on the script. The team behind The Boys: Mexico, which will be shot in the Latin American country, is working on budgets for the new series and they have yet to begin casting, sources said. Mothership developer Kripke and Kripke Enterprises, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Grey Pictures, Neil H. Moritz’s Original Film, Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios will back the spinoff as well. Loreli Alba is expected to oversee for Point Grey.

    RELATED: ‘Gen V’ Season 1 Finale: EPs Michele Fazekas & Eric Kripke On Running Into Controversy, ‘The Boys’ Crossover & Season 2

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  • Producers Won’t Recast Chance Perdomo’s Role on ‘Gen V’ After His Tragic Death

    Producers Won’t Recast Chance Perdomo’s Role on ‘Gen V’ After His Tragic Death

    The producers of The Boys spinoff Gen V have announced that they will not recast Chance Perdomo’s role on the series following his tragic death earlier this year. The 27-year-old rising star died in a motorcycle accident on March 30th.

    The producers shared the news on social media, writing “As we continue to navigate the tragic loss of Chance Perdomo, everyone at Gen V is determined to find the best way to pay respect to his memory.”

    They continued, “We won’t be recasting the role, because no one can replace Chance. Instead, we have been taking the time and space to recraft our season 2 storylines as we begin production in May. We will honor Chance and his legacy this season.”

    Season two of Gen V was scheduled to begin production in April but was delayed after the devastating news. Producers, colleagues, and friends of Perdomo shared their memories and condolences on social media. It’s unclear how the next season will address Perdomo’s absence, or what the plans for the series are going forward. Gen V cast members Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann briefly appeared in the trailer for season four of The Boys.

    Perdomo played Andre Anderson, a superpowered student at Godolkin University in the Amazon Prime series. He previously starred as Ambrose Spellman in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. His last film, Bad Man, is currently in post-production.

    A joint statement from the actors read, “Our hearts are with Chance’s loved ones as we grieve this shocking loss. We will remember the special moments we had together, his infectious smile that could light up any room, his warm hugs, and the authenticity he carried with him always. Rest in peace, dear friend, you will be deeply missed.”

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  • This Goes Without Saying, But Don’t Expect Much On The ‘Gen V’ Front For a While

    This Goes Without Saying, But Don’t Expect Much On The ‘Gen V’ Front For a While

    As one would expect from another Eric Kripke series set in the universe of The Boys, Gen V proved that, in doing as wrong as possible, you can truly do no wrong.

    Indeed, like its parent series, the outrageously vulgar Gen V managed to wrack up prestige in both the popularity and critical response camps, and a second season was on the docket almost immediately after the series premiere.

    When we last left the Gen V gang, the inter-student battle between Marie (Jaz Sinclair) and Cate (Maddie Phillips) was cut short by the ever-imposing Homelander (Antony Starr). Marie, alongside Emma (Lizze Broadway), Andre (Chance Perdomo), and Jordan (London Thor and Derek Luh), wakes up in a hospital bed to the news that their ex-friends Cate and Sam (Asa Germann), who led the violent on-campus revolt that the four of them were trying to stop, were being hailed as heroes. Just another day of Vought International’s truth-butchering.

    Unfortunately, we won’t be seeing what’s up next for Marie and the gang for quite some time, and the reason for that is nothing short of devastating.

    Is there a Gen V season two release date?

    The cast was due to begin table reads of the second season on April 8, but the show’s production was put on an indefinite hold following the death of Chance Perdomo this past weekend as a result of a motorcycle accident.

    In other words, there’s no telling at this point if season two of Gen V will even happen; Andre isn’t a character that can be easily written out of the show, and the topic of recasting is always a touchy subject. Either way, given how recent these events were, it’s safe to say we won’t—nor should we—be getting any answers soon as Perdomo’s family, friends, and coworkers continue to navigate this untimely tragedy.

    Gen V is available to stream on Prime Video.

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  • Chance Perdomo, ‘Gen V’ and ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ star, dies at 27 – National | Globalnews.ca

    Chance Perdomo, ‘Gen V’ and ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ star, dies at 27 – National | Globalnews.ca

    Actor Chance Perdomo, whose spotlight was only growing amid his success found in Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, died on Saturday. He was 27.

    According to a statement from Perdomo’s publicist to Variety, the actor died in a motorcycle crash.

    “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident. Authorities have advised that no other individuals were involved,” the statement reads.

    “His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest. We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”


    (From left to right) Chance Perdomo, Jaz Sinclair and Derek Luh in ‘Gen V.’.

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    It is not yet clear where the motorcycle collision took place.

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    Perdomo, who was British American, was a rising star in Hollywood. He was best known for playing Ambrose Spellman in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the superhuman character Andre Anderson from The Boys spinoff series Gen V.


    Chance Perdomo in ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ (Season 4, Episode 4).

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    Executives at Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, both of which produce Gen V, extended their “heartfelt thoughts and support” to Perdomo’s loved ones.

    The producers of Gen V called Perdomo “an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person.”

    “Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense,” the producers said in a statement. “We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”

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    Patrick Schwarzenegger, who plays Perdomo’s best friend Golden Boy in Gen V, said news of his co-star’s death “hurts. A lot.”

    “What a young talented actor, and a great friend – gone way too soon. Was a pleasure to work with him in GenV,” Schwarzenegger wrote on X.

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    Actor Skye P. Marshall, who appeared alongside Perdomo in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, said she did not want to believe the news of Perdomo’s death.

    On Instagram, Marshall shared a photo of her and Perdomo in dress-up clothes and several behind-the-scenes clips of the late actor.

    Marshall called Perdomo “a kind, precious man who’s extraordinarily gifted, very intelligent, loving hugger, energetic, radiant force of nature with a beautiful vibrant soul and a bright childlike smile, moving to the beat of his own drum.”

    “I’m in a state of shock and devastation, as so many are,” she wrote. “I’m not ready to process this pain.”

    Marshall said her last words to Perdomo were a text reading “I love you!!”

    She added, “And he knew it.”

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    Many of Perdomo’s fans have pointed to a social media post from the actor last month, in which he shared a photo of his motorcycle with the caption #backontheroad.

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    As a result of Perdomo’s death, production of Gen V’s Season 2 has been delayed indefinitely. Table reads for the series were set to begin this month, with Perdomo meant to lead the new episodes.

    It is too early to report whether scripts for the new season of Gen V will be rewritten or if Perdomo’s role will be recast.

    Alongside his TV successes, Perdomo was also well known for playing Landon Gibson in the After movie franchise.


    Chance Perdomo in ‘After We Fell’ (2021).

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    He was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in 2019 for his performance in the BBC drama Killed by My Debt.

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  • R.I.P.: ‘Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V’ Actor Chance Perdomo Died At 27 From Motorcycle Accident

    R.I.P.: ‘Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V’ Actor Chance Perdomo Died At 27 From Motorcycle Accident

    Chance Perdomo, star of Gen V and Sabrina, died at 27 in a tragic motorcycle accident.

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    Perdomo’s rising star just recently reached major acting roles. He starred as Ambrose Spellman in Netflix‘s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He gained more popularity after accepting a lead role in Gen V, where he played the well-meaning college student-superhero Andre Anderson.

    According to The Wrap, representatives stated Perdomo was pronounced dead following a motorcycle accident on Mar. 29, 2024. As expected, his sudden death has shocked his family and friends. No other information has been provided at this time, as no one else was injured in the accident.

    Along with the announcement, the actor’s team also stated, “His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest.” She continued, “We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”

    The Wrap also reported that Gen V has not yet started production for the second season. The start date has now been delayed due to Perdomo’s passing.

    The show’s producers released a public statement stating, “We can’t quite wrap our heads around this.” He continued, ” For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person.”

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    Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television also released statements in the wake of Perdomo’s passing. They stated they, like everyone else, were shocked by the news of his death.

    Perdomo was only 27 at the time of his death. We send our condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.

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  • Chance Perdomo, Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Actor, Dead at 27

    Chance Perdomo, Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Actor, Dead at 27

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    Chance Perdomo, the actor best known for his roles in Gen V and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, has died at the age of 27 following a motorcycle accident.

    A statement shared with Variety from Perdomo’s publicist reads, “His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest. We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”

    In addition to starring as Andre Anderson on Gen V, Amazon Prime’s spin-off of The Boys, Perdomo played Ambrose Spellman on Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina from 2018 to 2020. That role was written with Perdomo in mind after creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa was impressed by his audition for Jughead Jones on Riverdale. Perdomo also starred in the After franchise as Landon Gibson.

    A statement from the producers of Gen V reads, “We can’t quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague.”

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  • Chance Perdomo, Gen V and Sabrina Actor, Has Died at Age 27

    Chance Perdomo, Gen V and Sabrina Actor, Has Died at Age 27

    The Hollywood Reporter revealed 27-year-old actor Chance Perdomo has died following a motorcycle accident.

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    Born October 19, 1996, Perdomo made his acting debut in the 2016 short film Longfield Drive. The following year, he jumped over to TV as Henry Goodall in the Canadian series Hetty Feather before taking on small bit parts in other series. His breakout role came with Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina as Ambrose Spellman, followed by a regular role as Andre Anderson for The Boys’ spinoff Gen V over at Prime Video.

    “[Chance’s] passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest,” said his reps in a statement. “We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”

    In their own statement, the Gen V producers were blindsided to hear of Perdomo’s passing. “For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling,” they wrote. “[He was] an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”

    “The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo,” wrote fellow producers Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures TV. “[We] extend our heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance’s family and all who loved him at this difficult time.”

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  • Chance Perdomo, Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V’, Is Dead at 27

    Chance Perdomo, Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V’, Is Dead at 27

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    Chance Perdomo on the red carpet.

    Charismatic actor and rising star Chance Perdomo has died tragically at 27 years old. The actor died in a motorcycle accident. No one else was injured in the crash.

    Perdomo had only just begun his acting career, with his breakout role as Ambrose Spellman in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Perdomo most recently starred in Amazon’s The Boys spinoff series Gen V as college student/superhero Andre Anderson. He also appeared in the After film series.

    His reps released a statement reading, “His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest, … We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”

    The producers of Gen V also released a statement, saying “We can’t quite wrap our heads around this, … For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”

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  • Kaala Paani, Aspirants season 2 and more: Top 10 OTT originals of the week that generated maximum buzz

    Kaala Paani, Aspirants season 2 and more: Top 10 OTT originals of the week that generated maximum buzz

    Kaala Paani, Bambai Meri Jaan, Loki season 2 and more OTT originals that are keeping audiences hooked to the screens. Check out the full list.

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  • Complete ‘Gen V’ Episode Guide

    Complete ‘Gen V’ Episode Guide

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    Gen V, the new spinoff of Prime Video’s The Boys, is almost done with its first season. But how many episodes can we expect to see in season 1, and will the series return for another round? Here’s everything we know.

    The first season of Gen V has eight episodes: “God U,” “First Day,” “#ThinkBrink,” “The Whole Truth,” “Welcome to the Monsters Club,” “Jumanji,” and the final two episodes in the season—the titles of which have not yet been released.

    The episode titles are often plays on pop culture references (like the Robin Williams film Jumanji) or on tropes associated with school-based media (the first day of school).

    The episode summaries are also parodies of college announcements that appear helpful at first glance but do little to actually prepare or help students for the trials and tribulations of university life. For example, the summary for the first episode, “God U,” takes the form of an admissions acceptance letter, welcoming new students into Godolkin University:

    Congratulations! You have been chosen for admission to Godolkin University! We’re thrilled to be a part of your journey to discovering what kind of super you are! Since its founding in 1965, God U has produced some of the best and brightest superheroes the world has ever known, including three members of The Seven! And who knows? Maybe you’ll be next!

    Amazon has also confirmed that Gen V will have a second season, meaning that we can expect at least eight more episodes—bringing the grand total to 16.

    Hopefully, Amazon won’t continue the Netflix curse by canceling this show after two seasons.

    This piece was written during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the actors currently on strike, the work being covered here wouldn’t exist.

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  • Gen V Episode 6 Ending Explained & Spoilers: What Happened at the End?

    Gen V Episode 6 Ending Explained & Spoilers: What Happened at the End?

    Here is the Gen V Episode 6 ending explained, consisting of major spoilers. Dive into our breakdown and find answers to the cliffhanger ending and its repercussions in The Boys universe.

    What does the virus do to Supes in Gen V episode 6?

    Dr. Cardosa’s virus suppresses the abilities of Supes, and a higher dosage could infect and even kill them for good.

    Towards the beginning of episode 6, Dr. Cardosa’s virus showed the effects of his virus upon a Supe kid. She wasn’t able to use her electrical abilities as the virus injected into her body got infused with Compound V and dampened her powers. Another attribute of the virus is that it doesn’t affect regular humans at all.

    With Cardosa’s virus, Vought could curb and control the abilities of someone like Homelander and other heroes. But Dean Shetty asked Cardosa to increase the dosage of the virus and see what happens.

    The ending of episode 6 revealed that increasing the dose was enough to kill the Supe kid. Seeing the results, Dean Shetty asked Cardosa if he could make it contagious and the credits began to roll.

    A contagious virus like that could arm humans against out-of-control Supes. Not only would this have huge implications in the next two Gen V episodes, but the ramifications of this virus could also be seen in The Boys Season 4. If it falls into the hands of someone like Billy Butcher, the existence of the entire Supe-kind could be endangered.

    What’s next for Marie and the others?

    Episode 6 dived deeper into Cate’s past and put her on a redemption arc.

    Marie, Jordan, Andre, Emma, Sam, and Cate are now united to take on Dean Shetty and stop her illegal experimentation on Supe-kids.

    The bonus trailer for episode 7 teased their efforts to expose Shetty and stop her once and for all. So, that’s what we’ll see from here on out. However, seeing how Dean Shetty uses Cardosa’s contagious Supe virus against Team Marie will be interesting.

    For more updates, learn about Gen V’s season 2 possibilities. Also, dive deeper into Jordan Li’s powers.


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  • ‘The Boys’ Spinoff ‘Gen V’ Release Window, Cast, Plot, Trailer and More

    ‘The Boys’ Spinoff ‘Gen V’ Release Window, Cast, Plot, Trailer and More

    The Boys franchise is continuing to expand as it gears up to release its second spin-off series, Gen V. Upon its release on July 26, 2019, The Boys dove into an exploration of corrupt superheroes. The series is a dark, gritty, and humorous take on the superhero genre as it shows what happens when enhanced individuals, or “supes,” abuse their power. Not only are these “heroes” corrupt, but they work for a corporation known as Vought that commercializes and monetizes them. While the corporation markets them as the world’s superheroes, most are violent, arrogant, and aggressive behind the scenes.

    However, a small vigilante group known as The Boys decides to take on Vought’s biggest superhero team, The Seven. Billy Butcher (Karl Urban), who leads the group, has a personal vendetta against Homelander (Anthony Starr), who is the most corrupt hero of them all. The series has received high praise from critics and was renewed for a fourth season in June. Given the show’s success, Amazon is looking to expand The Boys franchise, potentially making it into a shared universe. So far, one spin-off series, the animated anthology The Boys Presents: Diabolical, has made its debut.

    Each episode of Diabolical featured a standalone story set in The Boys‘ universe. The show received a very positive reception and was even nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. However, Amazon is getting a little more ambitious with their next project, Gen V, which will be another live-action TV series. From what we know so far, the series could end up being as gritty and bonkers as The Boys, if executed correctly. Here’s everything we know about Gen V so far including its release window, cast, plot, and more.

    Gen V release date

    An exact release date has not yet been given for Gen V. However, it is getting close. Despite only being announced roughly 2 years ago, the show fast-tracked its production process. Filming officially wrapped in September 2022, and Amazon Studios exec Vernon Sanders confirmed the series will release on Amazon Prime sometime in 2023. It will likely be released before The Boys season 4, which is currently still filming.

    Gen V plot

    Billy Butcher/Karl Urban in
    (Amazon)

    Gen V will focus on a college for supes, the Godolkin University School of Crimefighting, where the students take part in Hunger Games-like events on the daily. The school is, unsurprisingly, run by Vought and is the only supe school in America. Of course, rounding up an entire school of hormonal and powerful supes is already a recipe for disaster. Add in that the students are competing for superhero contracts, and it will quickly become a violent, bloody, and intense competition.

    The show’s official synopsis from Amazon reads:

    [Gen V] is an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. It’s part college show, part Hunger Games — with all the heart, satire, and raunch of The Boys.

    Gen V executive producer, Eric Kripke, also confirmed that the show takes place in the same timeline as The Boys season 3. As a result, there will be some crossover between the events in The Boys season 3 and Gen V. For example, the presidential campaign and Soldier Boy’s (Jensen Ackles) return will likely be mentioned. Kripke told Deadline:

    There’s definitely crossover, and we’re doing our best to design a universe that sees some of the issues and storylines in Season 3 hand off to the first season in Varsity [Gen V]. Like there’s a presidential campaign happening in the background of that season, and there’s certain things that are happening at that school that are both in reaction to Season 3 of The Boys. There’s Soldier Boy, etcetera, but also some new storylines that are happening in that season of the spinoff that we have to pick up and take into Season 4 of the show.

    Gen V cast

    Jaz Sinclair as Rosalind Walker in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
    (Netflix)

    It is unknown if any of The Boys stars will guest star in the series but the lead cast of Gen V has already been confirmed. Leading the cast will be Jaz Sinclair, who previously had a cameo in The Boys. Sinclair will be playing Marie Moreau, an orphaned supe who was living at Vought’s group home, Red River Institute, in The Boys. Her picture was shown briefly in the episode “The Only Man In The Sky.” Sinclair is a young actress on the rise best known for appearing in Slender Man, Paper Towns, and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

    Sinclair will be joined by co-star Lizze Broadway, who portrays a character named Emma Shaw. No details about Shaw are known so far, but Broadway has quite a bit of experience on the small screen with appearances in Here and Now, Splitting Up, and American Pie Presents: Girls’ Rule. Another The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star, Chance Perdomo, has also been cast in the series in an undisclosed role. Teenage Bounty Hunters‘ Maddie Phillips, hip-hop singer Derek Luh, and Bridgerton‘s Shelley Conn, have all also been cast in undisclosed lead roles. London Thor and Asa Germann will also star in the series in their first major TV roles.

    Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, is also set to appear in the series as a college student named Golden Boy. Meanwhile, Sean Patrick Thomas will appear as a character named Polarity. Gen V will mark his second appearance in The Boys‘ universe as he previously voiced a male reporter for Diabolical. Lastly, Tideland star, Marco Pigossi, will appear as a character named Doctor Edison Cardos, and Supernatural’s Alexander Calvert will round out the cast in an undisclosed role.

    Gen V trailer

    Amazon dropped the official first-look teaser for Gen V on December 3, 2022.

    The trailer promised an absolutely blood-soaked supe adventure. The series of clips shown in the trailer depicted plenty of chaos and gore as the camera panned across bodies and blood-soaked students, and even showed someone shoveling up human remains from the street. It also gave a first look at the majority of the lead cast members. Additionally, it teased surprise appearances from several of The Boys‘ characters including Jessie T. Usher’s A-Train, Colby Minifie’s Ashley Barrett, and P. J. Byrne’s Adam Bourke. With a stellar-looking cast, promises of gore, and cameos from The Boys characters, Gen V‘s first-look teaser raises anticipation for the series.

    Gen V first look

    Details about Gen V have been kept pretty tightly under wraps. However, Amazon did give one look at the show’s setting. The Vought International Twitter page shared two photos of the interior of Godolkin School, and it looks very interesting.

    The school is very luxurious looking. However, having Vought and The Seven advertisements plastered onto nearly every square inch of the school doesn’t look very appealing. It suggests that these students aren’t going to have a choice about whether they agree or disagree with Vought’s and The Seven’s methods when their school is significantly Vought-themed. If you look closely, you can even see an advertisement for Vought Burger in the school’s cafe. It’s not really surprising that Vought would attempt to make a college into a living advertisement for itself, though.

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