Gen V Season 2 Earns Perfect Score Ahead of September 17 Premiere

The Boys spin-off Gen V achieved a perfect 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes today, making it the highest-rated entry in the franchise ahead of its September 17 Prime Video debut.

The achievement marks a significant milestone for the college-set superhero series, which now surpasses even The Boys season 3’s 98% rating and The Boys: Diabolical’s 97% score. Critics have unanimously praised the sophomore season based on early reviews of the first three episodes.

Critical Acclaim Builds Momentum

Early reviews consistently highlight the series’ ability to honor the late Chance Perdomo while delivering compelling storytelling. Variety noted that “Gen V rests on the shoulders of its heroes, well-intentioned people struggling to tell real heroism from the pre-packaged kind. Fortunately, they’re still up to the task”.

GamesRadar+ called it “a must-watch for fans of The Boys,” emphasizing that it remains “raunchy, hilarious, and timely”. IGN described the season as “a wild ride bolstered by a Homelander-worthy main villain,” specifically praising Hamish Linklater’s performance as the new Dean Cipher.

Three-Episode Premiere Strategy

The season launches with a three-episode drop on September 17, followed by weekly Wednesday releases through the October 22 finale. This eight-episode season matches the length of the inaugural season and will directly tie into The Boys season 5’s storyline.

The series addresses Perdomo’s tragic motorcycle accident death by incorporating his character Andre’s offscreen demise into the narrative, with critics praising the respectful handling of this challenge. Paste Magazine noted the season’s “thoughtfulness” and described it as “a more compassionate, hopeful entry than we’ve come to expect from The Boys franchise”.

Plot Setup and Cast Returns

Set months after season 1’s campus massacre, the new season finds Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) recruited by Starlight to infiltrate a mysterious Vought research program called Project Odessa. The returning cast includes Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Asa Germann, with Linklater joining as the authoritarian Dean Cipher.

Critics have specifically highlighted Linklater’s villain performance, with Paste Magazine calling Cipher “perhaps the best villain yet out of either show”. The season operates under Homelander’s new regime, exploring how his takeover affects both the university and the broader conflict between humans and Supes.