Warning: Some SPOILERS lie ahead for The Boys season 4!
Summary
Following the recent explosive finale of the mainline show,Gen Vseason 2’s trailer is setting up an epic return to Godolkin University. The spinoff ofThe Boysquickly became a hit for Prime Video upon its release, both establishing its own corner of the superhero satire universe while also serving as a bridge between seasons 3 and 4 of the mainline show.Gen Vseason 2 was confirmedhalfway through season 1, with filming kicking off in May 2024 after being delayed due to the death of star Chance Perdomo.
During the San Diego Comic-Con panel forThe Boys, of whichScreen Rantwas in attendance, Prime Video unveiled the first trailer forGen Vseason 2. In addition to offering the first look at Hamish Linklater as the new dean of GodU, Cipher, the footage also revealed that Chace Crawford’s The Deep will make an appearance after his cameo in season 1. TheGen Vseason 2 footage also revealed that the core cast of young characters are back on campus, with Marie, Emma and Jordan being transported by Cate in a prison van. The trailer goes on to show Cate having remorse for her actions, while Sam continues to be a villain, and Marie fighting unspecified foes.
Will Cate Be Able To Redeem Herself In Gen V Season 2?
One of the more intriguing reveals to come from the season 2 trailer description is that Maddie Phillips' Cate is feeling remorse for her actions, seemingly setting her up for a redemption arc.TheGen Vseason 1 finalememorably saw Marie blow up Cate’s arm to prevent her from brainwashing Jordan and any other Supe students, going on to be hailed as one of the Guardians of Godolkin by Vought, who turns the blame for the situation on Marie, Jordan, Emma and Andre.The Boysseason 4 also saw both Cate and Sam now working for Vought, with the finale, in particular, seeing them participating in capturing the titular group when they go on the run.
8 Ways The Boys Season 4’s Ending Sets Up Gen V Season 2
The Boys season 4 was heavily informed by the events of Gen V, with the finale directly setting up a lot of plot points for Gen V season 2.
Given the sheer betrayal and mind-warping she’s done to Marie and her friends, Cate’s path to redemption inGen Vseason 2is going to be a hard road for her. It’s currently unclear how Marie, Jordan and Emma are being permitted to return to GodU, despite being the scapegoats of the season 1 finale rampage, but with Cate bringing them back, it could be explained that she advocated for their release. Given how dedicated Marie was to making a better name for herself at the university, this could build a bridge towards a semblance of forgiveness.
The other major way Cate could redeem herself in the eyes of her former friends inGen Vseason 2is to turn her remorse into working against Vought and GodU overall. She could use her position inside the company to work as a sort of double agent for Marie, Jordan and Emma, and even use her mind-controlling powers to try and bring Sam back to the positive side of the fight. With The Deep also being around, though, Cate may find herself even further under Vought scrutiny throughout season 2.
Gen V
Cast
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.
