The long-awaited finale of Gen V season 2 premiered on 22 October on Prime Video, continuing the storyline from The Boys season 4. The season explored the aftermath of the chaos at Godolkin University under a new, ruthless Dean, while characters like Cate and Sam enjoyed fame and others, including Marie, Jordan, and Emma, grappled with their pasts.
The story also introduced a 1960s experiment with the potential to ignite a war between humans and supes, setting high stakes for the finale. Showrunner Michele Fazekas has indicated that the events of this season also lay groundwork for The Boys season 5.
Godolkin’s Ambitions Collapse Amid War, Cipher’s True Identity Revealed
In the season finale, titled “Trojan,” Thomas Godolkin’s ambitions reach their peak but ultimately collapse. After taking control of Marie’s body to attack her friends and unleash havoc across campus, Godolkin ignites a full-blown war at Godolkin University. The climax arrives when Polarity intervenes at the critical moment, delivering the decisive blow that ends Godolkin’s reign, restoring a tentative peace to the university.
Gen V Season 2 (Sony Pictures Television)Episode 7, “Hell Week,” revealed the season’s major twist: Cipher, thought to be the powerful Dean, was actually a man named Doug, manipulated by Godolkin. This revelation explained Cipher’s strange behavior, lack of powers, and unusual habits, showing that he was merely a vessel for Godolkin’s schemes. This twist redefined the audience’s understanding of the power dynamics at Godolkin University and highlighted Godolkin’s manipulative nature.
Gen V Finale Hints at Resistance, Crossovers, and Godolkin’s Ongoing Threat
The finale also hinted at connections to The Boys season 5. Starlight and A-Train invite Marie and her friends to join the “Resistance” against Homelander, suggesting potential crossover storylines where Gen V characters could participate in the broader fight.
Fans also speculate that Godolkin’s shocking manipulations and possible survival could create significant challenges for characters like Homelander and Butcher in the upcoming season.
While Polarity’s actions bring temporary peace to Godolkin University, Godolkin’s ultimate fate remains ambiguous. If he survived, his return could pose a major threat in The Boys season 5. The finale successfully concludes major plot points for Gen V season 2 while leaving open possibilities for future conflicts, ensuring a narrative bridge between the spin-off and the parent series.
