Gen V returns with its second season and proves that it’s a series that can stand on its own. Emma’s levity, Cipher’s intellectual villainy, and Slater’s chilling presence prove that Gen V is a strong, compelling show but fails when it reverts back to the weak characters and misjudged humour of its parent series. Gen V feels like a true team and has characters you will root for and the writers have shown that they can deliver when it comes to the drama and complexity of The Boys universe.

Gen V lives up the hype of its parent show but is able to prove it itself from the first episode. A rich, fun and wild ride that showcases young superheroes dealing with societal and personal pressures with signature blood-soaked shocking moments, it is a wild ride that deserves more than one season.