Gen V: Episode guide as series 2 begins on Prime Video
From the world of The Boys
Last updated 17th Sep 2025
American superhero drama series The Boys has become a sensational hit for Prime Video, boasting a star-studded cast including Karl Urban, Chace Crawford, and Jack Quaid, so it's no surprise fans were thrilled when its spin-off series Gen V arrived in 2023.
Following series one, which received a huge score of 97% on critic site Rotten Tomatoes, bosses confirmed the show had been renewed for a second instalment, and now the first set of episodes have landed. Here's everything you need to know about series two of Gen V...
What is Gen V?
Developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke, Gen V is a TV series which serves as a spin-off to The Boys.
Set at the fictional location of Godolkin University School of Crimefighting, Gen V follows young adult supes competing for a chance to join Vought's International superhero team; The Seven.
Series one follows a character called Marie Moreau as she attempts to understand her super powers and abilities having accidentally killed her parents. Whilst at Godolkin University, Marie, along with the help of some other young supes, uncover the dark secrets of Vought's superhero training programme, known as The Woods.
When do the episodes come out?
The second series started on 17th September 2025, with the first three episodes dropping on Prime Video. Episodes four-eight will then be released every Wednesday for six weeks.
Check out the episode schedule below:
Episodes 1–3: 17th September
Episode 4: 24th September
Episode 5: 1st October
Episode 6: 8th October
Episode 7: 15th October
Episode 8: 22nd October
What will happen in series 2?
Speaking about the plot for series two, Prime Video say: 'School is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss.
'But parties and classes are hard to care about with war brewing between Humans and Supes, both on and off campus. The gang learns of a secret program that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may have larger implications than they realize. And, somehow, Marie is a part of it.'
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Will there be another series?
There's no word yet on a third series just yet.
Is there a trailer?
The official trailer for Gen V season two dropped on Monday 28th July, alongside the caption: 'Sophomore year is gonna be LIT. Official trailer for Season 2 is here, and fall semester begins on the 17th of September'. (sic)
Check it out below:
The first teaser trailer for the second series was released on 1st June. Check it out below:
What channel is it on?
Gen V airs exclusively on Prime Video.
Is it a prequel to The Boys?
Series one of Gen V is set before the fourth series of The Boys, with the upcoming second series set after it.
Meanwhile, the sixth series of The Boys is expected to drop sometime in 2026.
Who is in the cast?
British-American actor Chance Perdomo, who played the role of main character Andre Anderson in series one, sadly passed away at the age of 27 before production for the second series started.
Gen V bosses have announced they won't be recasting Chance's character, instead honouring his character through the bereavement arc of Polarity.
Wicked actor Ethan Slater has joined the cast for series two.
Check out the Gen V cast below:
Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau
Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer (aka Little Cricket)
Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap
London Thor and Derek Luh as the two forms of Jordan Li
Asa Germann as Sam Riordan
Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher
Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity
Chace Crawford as The Deep
Valorie Curry as Firecracker
Ethan Slater as The founder of Godolkin University
Actors Keeya King, Stephen Kalyn, Julia Knope, Stacey McGunnigle, Tait Fletcher, Wyatt Dorion and Georgie Murph also have supporting roles in the second series.
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Gen V airs weekly on Prime Video.
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