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Politically Incorrect Superheroes - Gen V (2023) Series - Early Review

Writer's picture: Dan BrooksDan Brooks

From the world of "The Boys" comes "Gen V," which explores the first generation of superheroes to know that their super powers are from Compound V. These heroes put their physical and moral boundaries to the test competing for the school's top ranking.


Be advised this is very adult content!!!!!!!


Hey there, TV enthusiasts! Amazon Prime just unleashed the latest addition to its superhero extravaganza, and it's about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face. Prepare yourselves, folks, because "Gen V" is not for the easily offended. If you're still haunted by the memory of your mom catching you watching "The Boys," maybe stick to more innocent reruns like "SpongeBob SquarePants."


Let's start with the cast – Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, and Lizze Broadway are at the helm. Now, before you ask, "Who on earth are these folks?" Well, they're the faces of a show that's as politically incorrect as your grandma after three glasses of wine. It's a glorious mess of blood, guts, and ethically questionable decisions.


If you haven't seen it yet, check out the trailer [insert eye roll here]. It's like someone threw capes, gore, and a touch of insanity into a blender, hit the "puree" button, and unleashed chaos. I haven't witnessed this much pandemonium since the last time I tried assembling IKEA furniture. But hey, it works for the show, and let's be real, we weren't expecting Shakespeare in spandex, were we?


The plot is about as straightforward as a maze designed by a tipsy ferret. From the same universe as "The Boys," "Gen V" plunges headfirst into the convoluted world of superhero high school. These hormone-charged supes are powered by Compound V, and guess what? They're not here to save the world – they're here to outdo each other in the most brutal ways possible. Move aside, "Glee," there's a new high school drama in town.


What did I revel in about this carnival of chaos? Well, for starters, there are more cameos than a Marvel movie premiere. Clancy Brown makes an appearance, and if you don't know who he is, shame on you. He's like the wizard of gritty character acting. Seeing him in "Gen V" is like finding that last cookie at the bottom of the jar – a rare and delightful surprise.


The show proudly carries the torch of political incorrectness from its predecessor. It fearlessly embraces offensiveness, crudeness, and downright insanity. Remember all those moments in "The Boys" that made you gasp and laugh at the same time? Yeah, "Gen V" has those in spades. It's like the creators gathered in a room and said, "How can we push the envelope even further?" And then they obliterated the darn thing.


But, alas, it's not all rainbows and glittery unicorn tails. Some of the themes in this show are darker than a solar eclipse. If you're expecting a carefree romp through superhero adolescence, think again. "Gen V" doesn't shy away from delving into the emotional abyss. It's like they took a page from DC's playbook and decided, "Let's make everything brooding and intense."


In the grand scheme of things, "Gen V" is the latest and possibly the first fully-fledged spin-off from "The Boys." Nestled snugly between the third and fourth seasons of the original, it introduces us to the next generation of supes who are well aware that their powers come from daddy Vought's secret concoction.


So, fasten your seatbelts, because "Gen V" is here to jolt your emotions, make you squirm, and question your life choices. It's a demented superhero show that revels in being over-the-top crazy. If you're into that sort of thing, grab your popcorn and settle in for a rollercoaster ride. And if you're not, well, there's always reruns of "Arthur" to fall back on.


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Ranking 7.5/10

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