Gen V premieres soon on Prime Video.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Gen V reviews have been released, revealing if the show is a worthwhile expansion of the universe. Serving as a spin-off of The Boys based on the comic book arc "We Gotta Go Now," Gen V introduces a new generation of young supes attending the Godolkin University School, run by Vought International, where their physical and moral boundaries are put to the test in a series of battle royal challenges.
Today, ahead of the Gen V release date on September 29, critics began sharing their thoughts on the series. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive and suggest the spinoff is a worthwhile expansion of The Boys. Alison Herman of Variety writes, "Gen V retains the edge, cynicism and adolescent humor that make its parent show tick, suggesting The Boys is far from the creative fatigue now plaguing juggernauts like the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gen V is clearly trying to recapture what made The Boys beloved, but if it fails to truly separate itself or stand out, this could become a drawback. Case in point, Lacy Baugher of Paste Magazine claims Gen V "never manages to stray too far from the original The Boys blueprint." Even though the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, there are some criticisms sprinkled amongst them.
Other than its extreme gore and accessible tone, one of the ways in which Gen V follows in the footsteps of The Boys is by touching on topical political and social issues. Ed Power of The Telegraph says "the tone is brisk and breezy even as the script explores hot-button topics such as cyberbullying and transphobia." Christian Holub of Entertainment Weekly agrees, claiming "you can make cutting commentary about corporate pop culture while still having some fun.
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