As if college wasn’t stressful enough, adding a student body that possesses superpowers they’re still trying to master takes the drama way up. This is the challenge facing the talented heroes of Prime Video’s new The Boys spinoff, Gen V. Created by The Boys producers Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, and Craig Rosenberg, with showrunners Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas, the show takes place at Godolkin University School of Crimefighting, a place for young heroes to learn how to harness their abilities for good. The school is run by Vought International, a major American superhero agency that manages all licensed superheroes. Fans of The Boys will be well aware that all is not as it seems at Vought International, and this is sure to play a major role in the lives of the students as they navigate their new home.
While each student at Godolkin has their own unique power, the real challenge is not just discovering the ins and outs of that power, but figuring out life as a young adult. Some of the students’ mighty talents include metal bending, mind reading, super strength, and the ability to shrink down to half an inch. The diversity of powers is sure to keep things interesting not just for the students, but for the viewers, as they think about what power they would want to have. Suddenly, getting to class on time isn’t the most important part of the day. The cast of Gen V has a resume that includes many popular drama shows that may be a hint of what we can expect in the upcoming series. Our yearbook includes Jaz Sinclair (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Chance Perdomo (After We Fell), Lizze Broadway (Ghosted), Maddie Phillips (Supernatural), London Thor (You), Derek Luh (Runaways), Asa Germann (Dahmer), and Shelley Conn (Bridgerton). To see which powers each of the actors will possess, make sure to watch the show on its premiere date. And to watch the show, read on to find out exactly when Gen V will land on Prime Video.
When Does ‘Gen V’ Premiere on Prime Video?
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While the show’s official release date is September 29, Gen V will actually arrive on Prime Video in the US on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. As a treat, the show is dropping the first three episodes on the same day. If you want to enter our new superheroes’ world sooner, you can watch all episodes of the show’s predecessor, The Boys, right now on Prime Video as well. Here’s the link to Gen V’s landing page on the service:
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When Is the Finale of ‘Gen V’ Releasing?
After the show releases its first three episodes on the premiere date, it is expected to release just one episode a week. By that schedule, the finale of Gen V will be released on Prime Video on November 3, 2023, at 12 a.m. GMT, which would be November 2 at 8 p.m. ET in the US.
Watch the ‘Gen V’ Trailer
After months of teasers, the official trailer for Gen V was recently released, and boy, does it deliver. We see some of our main characters as they enter their new life at Godolkin University, tackling not just life as a superpowered student, but also in direct competition with their classmates. As out-of-this-world as the university seems, throughout the trailer we are still asked the regular questions generally posed during a college tour: “Is this the right place for me?” and “Do I belong here?”
Even this short glimpse at the show hints that there is something amiss happening underneath the polished look of the university. If the hectic nature of the school and its students sounds appealing to you, you can enroll on Godolkin University’s official website. The site also allows you to get your student ID, watch a welcome video, plan your semester, and coming soon, you can shop for Godolkin clothing to show off your school pride.
‘Gen V’ Episode Schedule
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There are currently eight episodes slated for Season 1 of Gen V, and they’re each expected to have a runtime of roughly one hour, just like the parent show. As mentioned already, the first three episodes of Gen V will be released on September 29 (September 28 in the US), with the remaining episodes dropping weekly after that. Here’s the official schedule for the season:
Episode 1: September 29, 2023 (September 28 in the US) Episode 2: September 29, 2023 (September 28 in the US) Episode 3: September 29, 2023 (September 28 in the US) Episode 4: October 6, 2023 (October 5 in the US) Episode 5: October 13, 2023 (October 12 in the US) Episode 6: October 20, 2023 (October 19 in the US) Episode 7: October 27, 2023 (October 26 in the US) Episode 8 (finale): November 3, 2023 (November 2 in the US)
Related:’Gen V’s Godolkin University Welcomes Incoming Students in Orientation Video
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