Gen V Is Even More Uncomfortable Than The Boys (and That's the Best Thing Ever)

If you thought The Boys was intense, think again. Some die-hard fans of the original show are now saying that the new spinoff, Gen V, has cranked up the discomfort level even higher, and they're loving every minute of it.

Gen V, the spinoff of The Boys, hit Amazon Prime Video on September 29. The series is set in Godolkin University, the only college in America exclusively for young superheroes. But don’t forget this isn't a typical college drama.

Imagine it like a mashup of Euphoria and the superhero genre. This show goes deep into the lives of these young supes, showing how they handle the usual teenage drama along with the added stress of having superpowers.

A recent Reddit discussion highlighted how Gen V has managed to push boundaries even further than The Boys. One user mentioned how the show, in just three episodes, made them more uncomfortable than the entirety of The Boys.

The scenes with Emma purging or Maria cutting her palms to use their powers are hard to watch, but isn’t it what we love this universe for? The discomfort, according to fans, also stems from the age of the characters.

While The Boys mostly features adult superheroes indulging in hedonistic behaviors and abusing their powers, Gen V brings a fresh perspective by focusing on basically teenagers. These aren't morally bankrupt adults; they're students losing their innocence in real-time.

Gen V is more than just a spinoff; it's also a commentary on the challenges faced by today's youth — from the pressures of social media to the struggles of figuring out one’s identity. The show doesn't shy away from addressing real-world issues.

We also learned that many of the young superheroes got vaccinated with Compound V when they were just babies. And guess who greenlit that? Yep, it was their parents, who did it with the intention of making some bucks from their super-powered kids in the future.

Gen V is proving to be a worthy successor to The Boys, and we can’t wait to see the next episode, which hits Prime Video next Friday, October 13.

Source: Reddit