Amazon Cancels ‘Gen V’ After Two Seasons
Amazon Prime Video has announced that “Gen V,” a spinoff of the popular series “The Boys,” will not return for a third season. Series executive producers Eric Kripke and Evan Goldberg expressed their desire to continue the journey of the characters within upcoming projects in the “Boys” universe.
Key Details About “Gen V”
- Premiere Date: The series debuted in 2023.
- Season 2 Duration: Season 2 aired from September to October 2025.
- Viewership: During its Season 2 premiere, “Gen V” garnered 424 million minutes viewed.
- Nielsen Ranking: It reached number 8 on the Nielsen streaming top 10 originals chart, marking its peak viewership.
- Target Audience: Approximately two-thirds of its viewership came from adults aged 18-49.
The Impact of “Gen V”
Despite its strong start, “Gen V” managed to make the Nielsen top 10 only once more during its second season. The series followed students at Godolkin University School of Crimefighting, where young individuals train to potentially join The Seven.
Cast and Production Team
The show featured a diverse cast, including:
- Jaz Sinclair
- Lizze Broadway
- Maddie Phillips
- London Thor
- Derek Luh
- Asa Germann
- Sean Patrick Thomas
- Hamish Linklater
The production team comprised notable creatives, including Craig Rosenberg, Michele Fazekas, Seth Rogen, and Garth Ennis, among others. Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, “Gen V” showcased a collaborative effort across multiple production companies.
Future of the “Boys” Universe
While “Gen V” will not continue, the characters will reappear in the fifth and final season of “The Boys.” Furthermore, a prequel titled “Vought Rising,” featuring Soldier Boy and Stormfront in the 1950s, is in development and expected to premiere in 2027. An early teaser for “Vought Rising” will be included in “The Boys” Season 5. Additionally, the spinoff “The Boys: Mexico” is also being developed.
