The Boys season 4 finale featured plenty of exciting teases for what’s going to happen in season 5, but it also set the stage for the perfect cameo in Gen V season 2. The spinoff series has many important ties to its parent series, with the show’s Supe virus becoming a major part of The Boys in its latest season. Gen V season 1’s ending also included a Homelander cameo, with him attacking Marie, leading to the main characters being locked away in a mysterious room without doors or windows by an unseen force.
However, the flagship series has its own direct connections beyond the virus storyline, with Sam and Cate showing up as one of Homelander’s allies in season 4, episode 5. During The Boys season 4 ending, they appear again, attacking Frenchie and Kimiko when the group splits up following Victoria Neuman’s death. While their cameos in The Boys were small portions of the episodes they showed up in, their appearances could also usher in a character from the main series showing up in Gen V season 2.
Frenchie’s Fate In The Boys Season 4 Means He Can Show Up In Gen V Season 2
Frenchie Was Taken By Sam & Cate
When Sam and Cate attacked Frenchie and Kimiko in The Boys season 4 finale, they managed to capture them both for Vought. However, with Sam holding Kimiko back, Cate used her power of suggestion to get Frenchie into the van. Now that he’s under her control, he goes willingly, just one of many members of the team now imprisoned. Since the Godolkin-based duo are expected to appear again in Gen V season 2, her controlling Frenchie now opens up the door for him to appear in the spinoff as well.
Gen V‘s cameos from The Boys have always been small aspects of the spinoff, sometimes serving a story purpose, but without making their plotlines too reliant on one another’s. Examples include how various Supes in the Seven appeared during in-universe commercials and promotional material, as well as Butcher learning about the virus in the season 1 finale’s post-credits scene. Because of these small moments the show has already had, Frenchie could easily appear thanks to his new connection to Cate. As for how he would show up, there are a number of possibilities that would explain his presence.
How Frenchie Can Appear In Gen V Season 2
His Appearance Can Set Up The Boys Season 5
If Frenchie does show up in Gen V, it would probably be for a brief cameo, similar to appearances by most of the other characters from The Boys in the spinoff. This way, whatever happens to him in the show won’t be detrimental to how his story will progress in the main series. It would also be an easy way to lead into The Boys season 5, partially establishing what Vought has captured the team for without prying focus away from Marie and her friends. The two series would be more closely tied without any negative repercussions.
Gen V Season 2 Is Way More Likely To Overlap With The Boys Now
The Stories Can Cross Over Much Easier Now
Because The Boys‘ Supe virus originated in Gen V, there’s already a strong overlap between both series, as it’s now important to both of their storylines. Since Homelander is plotting to put his enemies into internment camps, it’s possible Marie and the rest of the Godolkin students will meet characters from the main show. This includes Frenchie, who could end up being a special case if Cate is still brainwashing him during Gen V season 2. His appearance could also hint at how much the world has changed following the martial law now in effect.
While The Boys season 4’s ending was the perfect way to set up the final season, there’s now potential Frenchie will appear in Gen V to better tie both series together. Since Cate and Sam are now two of Homelander’s most trusted allies, their contributions to his plans may also strengthen how tied together both shows are. Since Cate could still be brainwashing Frenchie for something even more nefarious, Gen V may offer some compelling answers to what happened to everyone in the main show.
The Boys season 5 arrives in 2026. Gen V season 2 is currently filming.
