Although I’ve been waiting for weeks for the finale of Gen V, I can say it was worth the wait. This finale went out with all the chaos and blood that sums up exactly what this season was. With Vought Rising and The Boys Season 5 ahead, Gen V Season 2, Episode 8 burns down what we thought we knew — and what everyone thought they knew — about Godolkin University.
There have been so many conspiracies and traumas this season that I feared I couldn’t take anymore, and somehow, I still could. This finale leans into the well-known themes of Gen V and reminds us that God U will never change. No one really leaves without being corrupted.
Godolkin’s Resurrection
Last episode, we found out Thomas Godolkin was in fact controlling Cipher — and Cipher didn’t actually exist. Although many probably didn’t see that coming, I did. But I was still very curious how it happened and how Sister Sage was involved.
His survival dates back to a 1967 flashback of the fire that supposedly killed him in the first place. It reshapes what we thought we knew about Compound V — and shows there are many variants. As a The Boys watcher, you might have known that, but I didn’t. There’s a price to everything, and a new variant that makes you essentially immortal is something new I hope we see more of in Vought Rising.
All that’s happened this season will fit perfectly into The Boys universe. I always get excited seeing cameos from The Boys characters — it makes me wonder about the others. Now that Cipher is no longer Cipher, I wonder where a few people will end up. How far will people go for power?
Only a few people knew about Marie — Sister Sage being one of them, still connected with powerful supes. I’m seriously scared for Marie in either Gen V Season 3 or The Boys Season 5. She’s the kind of being that Homelander would want gone.
The Chaos on Campus
I was very excited for the finale, and it definitely threw me for a curveball. From the promo, I knew about the “test” Godolkin wanted — his twisted all-star team of supes. He brought together “failures” and forced them into brutal fights, controlling all of them at once. Even with this new compound in his system, the strain on him was clear — something I wish the episode had explored more.
The atmosphere felt dystopian. I was cheering when Marie fixed Cate, but I wish we’d seen more of her recovery. This episode blurred the lines between evil and good — especially in Sister Sage. She’s a follower like the rest, but she didn’t want what Godolkin wanted. She felt betrayed. Letting Polarity out was a choice, and as we’ve seen, she’s smart — predicting every little thing if you put the pieces together.
This episode reminded us that no matter who runs the school or who they kill, God U is never truly fixed — just put back together while everyone pretends like nothing happened.
Power and Survival
Something about this series makes me question myself too much. Gen V is one of the rare superhero shows that leans hard into moral ambiguity. Every character this season was tested and faced the question: How far will you go in a system that’s already corrupt?
The show explores trauma, manipulation, and how institutions breed monsters — making them out to be heroes when they’re not. We see that in Sam, and it’s hard to watch. It’s uncomfortable, but real.
My Thoughts
I’ve held off on critiques this season because I like to see the full picture. But this finale had me reflecting the most. It was great — amazing even — but no doubt it felt rushed.
I love these characters and their depth, but so much happened: Godolkin’s reveal, the fights, leadership changes, Polarity, Cate being healed, and more. A lot didn’t land with the familiar emotional beats I’m used to feeling. Some arcs felt rushed or unresolved. Maybe we’ll get a resolution next season or in Vought Rising, but I would’ve preferred fewer loose ends.
With Chance Perdomo’s passing, I think the show handled both the actor and the character beautifully. This season felt different in many ways, but it honored him with care and respect.
Fans on social media feel similarly — that the finale lacked closure. I wish they’d shown more of Cate’s healing. This finale clearly sets up The Boys and Vought Rising, but it didn’t close Gen V’s chapter the way it should have. I would’ve been enraged if Godolkin survived — but even his death felt rushed. That’s how unresolved it all felt.
What’s Next?
Like I mentioned, I’ll be watching The Boys now and hope to get a deeper sense of this chaotic world. Even with its flaws, this finale did what it needed to do — it lit the fuse for the endgame of The Boys.
With Starlight (Erin Moriarty) and A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) showing up, it’s clear things are about to get messy. Although not every thread is tied up neatly, this universe reminds us that no one ever really gets closure. The system stays broken. The war is just beginning.
And yes, I’ll be watching The Boys in the meantime.
More Thoughts
- Emma and Greg? I wish I could say I’m sad — but absolutely not!! I loved Greg and was glad my theories were proved wrong. Can’t wait to see more of him.
- Jordan and Marie? That breakup was so rushed. I don’t even want to talk about it.
- Sam and Emma? What about them, honestly?
- Cipher (or Doug) is dead… right? Because I’m still not convinced.
- Sister Sage, you’re going to be a menace in the upcoming season of The Boys.
- Annabeth’s with them now? I can’t wait to see more of her powers.
- Harper? I love you, girl. That was crazy.
All episodes of Gen V Season 2 are now streaming on Prime Video.
