Gen V is a new series that is set in the universe of The Boys. But when is the show set in The Boys timeline? Does it come before or after The Boys? Is Gen V a prequel or a sequel to The Boys? Here’s what we know.
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What Is Gen V About? The Boys Spin-off Explained
Gen V follows a group of young adult supes who are trained to be the next generation of heroes. The series takes place at Godolkin University, which is run by Vought International.
These aspiring heroes compete for the university’s top ranking. However, when the university’s dark secrets come to light, the students think about what type of heroes they want to be.
Gen V is loosely based on The Boys comic book story arc "We Gotta Go Now" by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.
The young supes in Gen V include Marie Moreau, a supe who can manipulate blood; Emma Meyer, a size-shrinking supe; Cate Dunlap, a supe with empath abilities; Jordan Li, a supe who can change between male and female forms; and more.
The official synopsis for Gen V reads:
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Is Gen V a Prequel or a Sequel to The Boys?
Gen V is a spin-off that is set between The Boys Season 3 and Season 4. Gen V is neither a prequel nor a sequel to The Boys, as the show takes place concurrently with the original series.
Gen V takes place after the events of The Boys Season 3 and will set up the upcoming The Boys Season 4.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, The Boys actress Claudia Doumit revealed that Gen V lays a lot of the “groundwork” and “foundations” for The Boys Season 4. Doumit said:
Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon and MGM Studios, also talked about the connection between The Boys and Gen V. Sanders told Entertainment Weekly:
There will be some crossovers, and we can expect some The Boys references in Gen V too. So, it is important to watch the first three seasons of The Boys first before Gen V, and to watch Gen V before The Boys Season 4.
Confirmed The Boys characters who will appear in Gen V include Jessie T. Usher as Reggie Franklin/A-Train, Colby Minifie as Ashely Barrett, Claudia Doumit as Congresswoman Victoria Neuman, P.J. Byrne as Adam Bourke, Jensen Ackles as Ben/Soldier Boy, and Chace Crawford as Kevin Moskowitz/The Deep.
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