Gen V
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Gen V is an American satirical superhero television series, developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke, serving as a spin-off of The Boys by Kripke, and loosely based on The Boys comic book story arc We Gotta Go Now by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, and John Higgins. The third television series in The Boys franchise, its first season is set after the third season of The Boys, while its second season is set after the fourth season of The Boys. Gen V stars Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, and Shelley Conn in main roles. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 29, 2023, and received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the cast performances. In October 2023, Gen V was renewed for a second season, adding Sean Patrick Thomas and Hamish Linklater to the main cast, which premiered with three episodes on September 17, 2025, and new episodes that followed weekly up until October 22. In April 2026, the series was canceled after two seasons.
Infobox
Also known as
The Boys: Gen V
Genre
Black comedy Drama Superhero
Based on
The Boys Volume 4: "We Gotta Go Now" by Garth Ennis Darick Robertson John Higgins
Developed by
Craig Rosenberg Evan Goldberg Eric Kripke
Showrunners
Michele Fazekas Tara Butters
Starring
Jaz Sinclair Chance Perdomo Lizze Broadway Maddie Phillips London Thor Derek Luh Asa Germann Shelley Conn Sean Patrick Thomas Hamish Linklater
Composers
Matt Bowen Christopher Lennertz
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
16
Executive producers
Craig Rosenberg Eric Kripke Seth Rogen Evan Goldberg James Weaver Neal H. Moritz Ori Marmur Pavun Shetty Ken Levin Jason Netter Michaela Starr Garth Ennis Darick Robertson Michele Fazekas Tara Butters Sarah Carbiener Erica Rosbe Aisha Porter-Christie Judalina Neira Zak Schwartz Thomas Schnauz Brant Englestein Steve Boyum
Producer
Stefan Steen
Production locations
Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
Running time
39–59 minutes
Production companies
Fazekas Penny Arcade Kripke Enterprises Point Grey Pictures Original Film Kickstart Entertainment KFL Nightsky Productions Amazon MGM Studios Sony Pictures Television
Network
Amazon Prime Video
Release
September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29) – October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22)
Tables
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
8
Episodes
September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
Originally released
November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
8
Episodes
September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17)
Originally released
October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 8 | September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29) | November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03) | |
| 2 | 8 | September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17) | October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22) | |
· Episodes › Season 1 (2023)
1
1
No.
overall
1
No. in
season
1
Title
"God U."
Directed by
Nelson Cragg
Written by
Craig Rosenberg and Evan Goldberg & Eric Kripke
Original release date
September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
season
2
Title
"First Day"
Directed by
Nelson Cragg
Written by
Zak Schwartz and Brant Englestein
Original release date
September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
season
3
Title
" "
Directed by
Phil Sgriccia
Written by
Erica Rosbe
Original release date
September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
4
4
No.
overall
4
No. in
season
4
Title
"The Whole Truth"
Directed by
Steve Boyum
Written by
Jessica Chou
Original release date
October 6, 2023 (2023-10-06)
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
season
5
Title
"Welcome to the Monster Club"
Directed by
Clare Kilner
Written by
Lex Edness
Original release date
October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13)
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
season
6
Title
"Jumanji"
Directed by
Rachel Goldberg
Written by
Lauren Greer
Original release date
October 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)
7
7
No.
overall
7
No. in
season
7
Title
"Sick"
Directed by
Shana Stein
Written by
Chelsea Grate
Original release date
October 27, 2023 (2023-10-27)
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
season
8
Title
"Guardians of Godolkin"
Directed by
Sanaa Hamri
Written by
Brant Englestein
Original release date
November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 1 | 1 | "God U." | Nelson Cragg | Craig Rosenberg and Evan Goldberg & Eric Kripke | September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29) |
| 2 | 2 | "First Day" | Nelson Cragg | Zak Schwartz and Brant Englestein | September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29) |
| 3 | 3 | | Phil Sgriccia | Erica Rosbe | September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29) |
| 4 | 4 | "The Whole Truth" | Steve Boyum | Jessica Chou | October 6, 2023 (2023-10-06) |
| 5 | 5 | "Welcome to the Monster Club" | Clare Kilner | Lex Edness | October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13) |
| 6 | 6 | "Jumanji" | Rachel Goldberg | Lauren Greer | October 20, 2023 (2023-10-20) |
| 7 | 7 | "Sick" | Shana Stein | Chelsea Grate | October 27, 2023 (2023-10-27) |
| 8 | 8 | "Guardians of Godolkin" | Sanaa Hamri | Brant Englestein | November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03) |
· Episodes › Season 2 (2025)
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
season
1
Title
"New Year, New U"
Directed by
Steve Boyum
Written by
Ellie Monahan
Original release date
September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17)
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
season
2
Title
"Justice Never Forgets"
Directed by
Steve Boyum
Written by
Jessica Chou
Original release date
September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17)
11
11
No.
overall
11
No. in
season
3
Title
"H Is for Human"
Directed by
Karen Gaviola
Written by
Cameron Squires
Original release date
September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17)
12
12
No.
overall
12
No. in
season
4
Title
"Bags"
Directed by
Alrick Riley
Written by
Brant Englestein and Chris Dingess
Original release date
September 24, 2025 (2025-09-24)
13
13
No.
overall
13
No. in
season
5
Title
"The Kids Are Not All Right"
Directed by
Karen Gaviola
Written by
Lauren Greer
Original release date
October 1, 2025 (2025-10-01)
14
14
No.
overall
14
No. in
season
6
Title
"Cooking Lessons"
Directed by
Catriona McKenzie
Written by
Chelsea Grate
Original release date
October 8, 2025 (2025-10-08)
15
15
No.
overall
15
No. in
season
7
Title
"Hell Week"
Directed by
Thomas Schnauz
Written by
Thomas Schnauz
Original release date
October 15, 2025 (2025-10-15)
16
16
No.
overall
16
No. in
season
8
Title
"Trojan"
Directed by
Steve Boyum
Written by
Justine Ferrara & Michele Fazekas
Original release date
October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 9 | 1 | "New Year, New U" | Steve Boyum | Ellie Monahan | September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17) |
| 10 | 2 | "Justice Never Forgets" | Steve Boyum | Jessica Chou | September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17) |
| 11 | 3 | "H Is for Human" | Karen Gaviola | Cameron Squires | September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17) |
| 12 | 4 | "Bags" | Alrick Riley | Brant Englestein and Chris Dingess | September 24, 2025 (2025-09-24) |
| 13 | 5 | "The Kids Are Not All Right" | Karen Gaviola | Lauren Greer | October 1, 2025 (2025-10-01) |
| 14 | 6 | "Cooking Lessons" | Catriona McKenzie | Chelsea Grate | October 8, 2025 (2025-10-08) |
| 15 | 7 | "Hell Week" | Thomas Schnauz | Thomas Schnauz | October 15, 2025 (2025-10-15) |
| 16 | 8 | "Trojan" | Steve Boyum | Justine Ferrara & Michele Fazekas | October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22) |
Critical response of Gen V · Reception › Critical response
1
1
Season
1
Rotten Tomatoes
97% (114 reviews)
Metacritic
73 (31 reviews)
2
2
Season
2
Rotten Tomatoes
91% (94 reviews)
Metacritic
74 (15 reviews)
| Season | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic |
| 1 | 97% (114 reviews) | 73 (31 reviews) |
| 2 | 91% (94 reviews) | 74 (15 reviews) |
Awards and nominations received by Gen V · Reception › Awards and nominations
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Award
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Year
2025
Category
Best Choreography
Nominee(s)
Gen V
Result
Nominated
Best Sound
Best Sound
Award
Best Sound
Year
Nominated
Best Stunts
Best Stunts
Award
Best Stunts
Year
Won
Best Visual Effects
Best Visual Effects
Award
Best Visual Effects
Year
Nominated
Astra TV Awards
Astra TV Awards
Award
Astra TV Awards
Year
2024
Category
Best Streaming Comedy Series
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Best Directing in a Streaming Comedy Series
Best Directing in a Streaming Comedy Series
Award
Best Directing in a Streaming Comedy Series
Year
Steve Boyum (for "The Whole Truth")
Category
Nominated
Best Writing in a Streaming Comedy Series
Best Writing in a Streaming Comedy Series
Award
Best Writing in a Streaming Comedy Series
Year
Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke (for "God U.")
Category
Nominated
Black Reel TV Awards
Black Reel TV Awards
Award
Black Reel TV Awards
Year
2024
Category
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
Nominee(s)
Jaz Sinclair
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Award
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Year
Sanaa Hamri (for "Guardians of Godolkin")
Category
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Year
2024
Category
Best Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Nominee(s)
Gen V
Result
Nominated
Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Award
Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Year
Lizze Broadway
Category
Nominated
Jaz Sinclair
Jaz Sinclair
Award
Jaz Sinclair
Year
Nominated
Gotham TV Awards
Gotham TV Awards
Award
Gotham TV Awards
Year
2024
Category
Breakthrough Comedy Series
Nominee(s)
Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Craig Rosenberg, Tara Butters, Nelson Cragg, Garth Ennis, Michele Fazekas, Ken Levin, Ori Marmur, Neal H. Moritz, Jason Netter, Darick Robertson, Erica Rosbe, Zak Schwartz, Pavun Shetty, Michaela Starr, and James Weaver
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series
Award
Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series
Year
Jaz Sinclair
Category
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Award
Saturn Awards
Year
2026
Category
Best Superhero Television Series
Nominee(s)
Gen V
Result
Nominated
Best Younger Performer in a Television Series
Best Younger Performer in a Television Series
Award
Best Younger Performer in a Television Series
Year
Jaz Sinclair
Category
Nominated
Visual Effects Society Awards
Visual Effects Society Awards
Award
Visual Effects Society Awards
Year
2026
Category
Outstanding Special (Practical) Effects in a Photoreal Project
Nominee(s)
Hudson Kenny, Curtis Carlson, John Koyama, and Bruno Larizza (for "Bags")
Result
Nominated
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Astra Creative Arts Awards | 2025 | Best Choreography | Gen V | Nominated | |
| Best Sound | Nominated | ||||
| Best Stunts | Won | ||||
| Best Visual Effects | Nominated | ||||
| Astra TV Awards | 2024 | Best Streaming Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Best Directing in a Streaming Comedy Series | Steve Boyum (for "The Whole Truth") | Nominated | |||
| Best Writing in a Streaming Comedy Series | Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke (for "God U.") | Nominated | |||
| Black Reel TV Awards | 2024 | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series | Jaz Sinclair | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Sanaa Hamri (for "Guardians of Godolkin") | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | 2024 | Best Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Gen V | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Lizze Broadway | Nominated | |||
| Jaz Sinclair | Nominated | ||||
| Gotham TV Awards | 2024 | Breakthrough Comedy Series | Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Craig Rosenberg, Tara Butters, Nelson Cragg, Garth Ennis, Michele Fazekas, Ken Levin, Ori Marmur, Neal H. Moritz, Jason Netter, Darick Robertson, Erica Rosbe, Zak Schwartz, Pavun Shetty, Michaela Starr, and James Weaver | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series | Jaz Sinclair | Nominated | |||
| Saturn Awards | 2026 | Best Superhero Television Series | Gen V | Nominated | |
| Best Younger Performer in a Television Series | Jaz Sinclair | Nominated | |||
| Visual Effects Society Awards | 2026 | Outstanding Special (Practical) Effects in a Photoreal Project | Hudson Kenny, Curtis Carlson, John Koyama, and Bruno Larizza (for "Bags") | Nominated |
References
- Credited as Fazekas & Butters for season 1, due to Tara Butters leaving the show prior to season 2
- Credited as Amazon Studios for season 1
- Credited as Sony Pictures Television Studios for season 1
- As depicted in The Boys episode "The Female of the Species".
- The listed year refers to the date of the ceremony.
- https://deadline.com/2023/01/gen-v-the-boys-spinoff-oseason-2-writers-room-with-michele-fazekas-sole-showrunner-tara-buthttps://deadline.com/2023/01/gen-v-the-boys-spinoff-oseason-2-writers-room-with-michele-fazekas-sole-showrunner-tara-butters-exit-break-1235212547/
- The Wraphttps://www.thewrap.com/the-boys-spinoff-series-superhero-college-amazon/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2022/tv/news/the-boys-superhero-college-spinoff-gen-v-1235317442/
- Gen Vhttps://ew.com/gen-v-season-2-trailer-chance-perdomo-story-changes-11745952
- Nerds and Beyondhttps://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2022/08/14/gen-v-alexander-calvert-joins-cast-of-the-boys-spin-off-series/
- One Take Newshttps://onetakenews.com/2022/11/02/clancy-brown-gen-v-exclusive/
- Gen Vhttps://web.archive.org/web/20230508105903/https://www.godolkinuniversity.com/gallery
- Entertainment Weeklyhttps://ew.com/tv/the-boys-gen-v-tek-knight-derek-wilson/
- Entertainment Weeklyhttps://ew.com/tv/the-boys-chace-crawford-gen-v-return-the-deep-cameo/
- EWhttps://ew.com/tv/the-boys-jensen-ackles-soldier-boy-gen-v-cameo/
- Entertainment Weeklyhttps://ew.com/gen-v-season-2-comic-con-trailer-the-boys-erin-moriarty-black-noir-crossover-ethan-slater-11778897
- Colliderhttps://collider.com/gen-v-season-2-trailer-release-date/
- Screen Ranthttps://screenrant.com/gen-v-season-2-sister-sage-trailer/
- Colliderhttps://collider.com/gen-v-season-2-episode-6-stan-edgar-cameo-giancarlo-esposito/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://web.archive.org/web/20220118235054/https://deadline.com/2021/09/the-boys-spinoff-series-greenlighted-amazon-michele-fazekas-tara-butters-showrunners-1234845449/