Supe-dupe drama, hormones, messed-up superpowers, exploding people, and the characteristic dark sense of humor: that’s the first season, and fans are left buzzing for the upcoming Season 2. Season 1 finale was an absolute game-changer and flipped all we knew about Gen V and its morally bankrupt supe students.
Hold on to your vials of Temp V, for this is going to be quite the ride!
Homelander’s Role in Gen V: Same Ego, New Playground
Homelander, being the egomaniac that he is in The Boys, doesn’t only show up in Gen V as a simple cameo, but a whole warning, let’s be assured. Because the timeline here is when Homelander is in his prime, all set to conquer and control and kill and slay.
His power of bending public opinion by his highly crafty manipulative skills is not unknown, and definitely not less than his physical might.
But how does the Big Bad Guy fit into the spinoff’s larger arc? Well, for firsts, his public approval shall playa a big role in shaping the future of not only the Seven, but also the University of Godolkin.
With Cate by his side, this manipulation has become easier than ever, making the duo, in a way, invincible. And this is a horribly terrible thought, because only The Boys know of his psychotic tendencies, while the public live in blissful ignorance. Which only means one thing.
BUTCHER!
The Butcher Factor: Silence Before the Storm
The reckless (good) guy ran off with the Supe-killing virus, but he’s a bit too reckless at times, and that could potentially cost a lot. William Butcher is a man who does not give two flying ducks about collateral damage, as long as he’s eliminating all the Supes at once.
Plus, the fact that it includes him as well has never been a concern for him. And all this Gen V drama gives him the perfect hunting grounds.
“Daddy’s home.” Yes, Season 2 of Gen V offers a wonderful opportunity to see good ol’ Butcher in a whole new light. Could we see a university targeted completely, by virus-handling Butcher?
With a campus full of Supes, this doesn’t seem like a very far-off thought. What better way to stop Supes than straight up finish them in the place they’re learning about the whole Supe thing?
Imagine this: Homelander empowering the next generation of Supes, making them believe that they’re untouchable, only for Butcher to show up and tear them down molecule by molecule. This is the ultimate chess match, that starts at the lab that made Compound V and doesn’t stop before a full-on war.
The New Homelander & Butcher Showdown We Deserve
The Boys fans are used to witnessing Homelander and Billy Butcher go at each other’s necks, Gen V adds a bloodier layer to this beyond-bloodthirst rivalry.
If Homelander is growing his new playground at Godolkin, Butcher might as well see it as a target-rich region. Season 2’s teaser already hints at power struggles, and this one is worth every cent of that subscription money.
S1 Finale Recap: The Cliffhanger We Can’t Shake Off
At Finale, we were left with an (un)organized chaotic mess: Cate and Sun, two out of the most broken (and hence, dangerous) characters, went on to incite a full-on massacre at the celebrated Godolkin University.
As emergent as it may sound, mayday was brought to a shutdown when Homelander swooped into the frame and lasered Marie to death. YEP. Her. This has set up the show for The Boys-level of insanity.
Interestingly, what really hurt us is that global news (obviously led by Vought’s personal confidantes) painted Marie, Jordan, Emma and Andre as the bad guys in the whole multi-murder, while Cate and Sun were celebrated as the heroes who helped save the day.
If that doesn’t scream “Butcher-Homelander Showdown Vibes”, we don’t what does. If there’s more of Homelander, gods be good, there’s gonna be more of Butcher. “Lad gon’ be thumpin’ good at this one, fo sho.”
What to Expect in Season 2
If the teaser tells us anything, it’s that things are gonna get bloodier, darker, and really chaotic. With Supes like Sam and Cate leading the front (and the world believing their virtuous stories), Gen V has got the potential to outdo its predecessor in all criteria out there.
And let’s not forget that Butcher’s still around, and he’s got the Supe-killing virus with him. Whether or not he lets it loose now, or waits for Season 5 of The Boys, only time will tell. But there’s one thing that can be said for sure, and it’s that Butcher’s rebellion is inevitable.
In short, grip your seats, The Homelander vs. Butcher battle is far from over, and Gen V is about to add fat to the fire. Things are gonna get crazier.
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