Gen V

At a secluded U.S. college reserved for superpowered students, Gen V follows a group of young heroes trying to prove themselves under intense pressure. They compete for top rankings and a shot at joining The Seven, an elite team that promises fame and power. Between brutal training, social rivalries, and experimental programs run by corporate interests, students test their principles and loyalties. When disturbing secrets about the school and the wider organization surface, alliances shift and personal ambitions are weighed against what it means to use power responsibly, leaving each character to decide what kind of hero they want to be.

Created by Evan Goldberg, Craig Rosenberg, and Eric Kripke, Gen V premiered in 2023 as a spinoff of The Boys universe. The series builds on the original show's tone while focusing on a younger ensemble cast, including Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, and London Thor.

The series hasn't been a major awards magnet so far, receiving limited formal industry recognition in big categories. It has generated nominations and attention in fan and genre circles, but no widespread trophy haul.

Gen V quickly carved out a distinct place in pop culture by applying dark satire to college life and superhero tropes. Scenes and character beats sparked online discussion about power dynamics and ethics, and the show became a talking point among fans of darker, more subversive superhero stories.

Audience and critical responses leaned positive, with viewer scores averaging around 7.7 out of 10 from a substantial number of votes. Reviewers often praised the cast's energy and the show's willingness to mix gore, humor, and social commentary. Recurring themes include the corruption tied to corporate control of heroes, the complexity of consent and bodily autonomy, and how ambition shapes young people who suddenly have extraordinary abilities.