The Boys season 4’s finale was the perfect conclusion to its action-packed story, and its closing moments made Gen V season 2 way more interesting. After the protagonist’s plans failed in The Boys season 4’s ending, they split up and went on the run, but were quickly intercepted by multiple supes. With Butcher defying his group once again, he went off on his own and seemingly evaded Homelander’s wrath, but his former allies weren’t so lucky. Love Sausage managed to surprise MM in an airport bathroom, leading to The Boys’ leader being secured and taken into custody.
Hughie and Annie also faced trouble as they crashed into a boat dropped by Cindy. While Starlight managed to fly off to safety, Hughie suffered the same fate as MM and was subdued by members of Homelander’s new army in The Boys season 4’s finale. However, the most impactful cameos came from Frenchie and Kimiko’s captors, as Cate and Sam were tasked with stopping the remaining protagonists. The returning Gen V characters made a big impression as Cate brainwashed Frenchie while Sam restrained Kimiko, which separated the duo and set up a completely different premise for the spinoff’s second season.
The Boys Season 4’s Ending Totally Changes The Premise Of Gen V Season 2
Cate & Sam’s Role In The Boys Season 4’s Finale Suggests Gen V’s Second Season Will Be Completely Different
With Cate and Sam establishing themselves as key members of Homelander’s army, the future of Gen V season 2 looks very different. Rather than simply focusing on Godlokin University, Gen V season 2 appears as though it will be much bigger, as it will be directly impacted by The Boys season 4’s ending. Homelander’s cameo in Gen V set up the duo’s involvement in his plan, but knowing how significant they now are, it’s clear the spinoff show will have to set up some kind of resistance.
Given some of the big cameos that happened in season 1, it seems possible that Kimiko or Frenchie could play a part in Gen V ‘s return, completely changing the tone.
The plot is likely to go far beyond Marie and her friends trying to escape, and will instead focus on them attempting to stop their former allies. While the Godolkin setting may still play a key part in the story, the protagonists’ focus will seemingly shift to participating in the fight against Homelander’s army, especially due to their personal connections with Cate and Sam. Given some of the big cameos that happened in season 1, it is possible that Kimiko or Frenchie could play a part in Gen V‘s return, completely changing the show’s tone.
Since the spinoff’s main heroes didn’t appear in The Boys season 4, it is difficult to know exactly where the story will go. However, with Homelander’s takeover in full swing, Gen V has to put its full attention on the central characters joining the fight and seeking out other rebels, creating the perfect bridge to season 5.
Gen V Season 2 Was Already Going To Be Vastly Different Compared To Season 1
Gen V Season 1’s Ending Suggested The Next Installment Would Go Far Beyond Godolkin’s Secrets
Although The Boys season 4’s finale has massive ramifications for Gen V, the spinoff’s second season was already going to be completely different. The first installment focused on these young supes uncovering Godolkin’s secrets and trying to expose them, but that mission became far less important after the finale. With Homelander getting involved alongside Cate and Sam turning on the protagonists, Gen V season 2 looked destined to overlap with The Boys‘ wider story. Having crossed Vought, the heroes ended the season in an unknown facility, suggesting the show’s return would focus on them breaking free and clearing their names.
While proving their innocence is less important after The Boys season 4, Gen V season 2 was always going to be about revenge and standing up to Vought. Rather than getting to continue their lives as aspiring superheroes, the conclusion meant they were going to have to operate from the sidelines, much like The Boys’ main characters. Marie and Homelander’s fight in Gen V‘s finale was the ultimate turning point for the students, as it proved there was no going back, meaning season 2’s tone had to change, regardless of The Boys season 4’s ending.
Gen V Season 2 Has No Choice But To Set Up The Boys Season 5
Gen V’s Characters Must Play A Role In The Boys’ Final Season
With Gen V becoming even more involved in the franchise’s main story, its return must set up The Boys season 5. The Boys‘ game-changing finale has made the two shows more connected than ever, especially as Hughie, MM, and Frenchie could potentially be taken to the same facility as the spinoff’s main characters. Cate and Sam’s appearances only amplify how important Gen V‘s protagonists are in helping take down Homelander and Vought, proving that the show has to plant the seeds for season 5. With stakes higher than ever, Gen V can’t waste its potential crossover importance.
Season 2 presents the perfect opportunity to tie the two sets of protagonists together and set up a major season 5 showdown, which would also elevate Gen V‘s characters. Even if The Boys‘ main heroes don’t appear in the spinoff, having Marie and her friends find out about Vought’s biggest opposition and discover their locations would be a strong tease for season 5. Gen V season 2 can’t really afford to focus on anything else as it would feel insignificant in comparison to the greater story, meaning it must be the bridge to The Boys‘ final installment.
