Gen V Season 1: Know release date, time, cast, storyline, streaming platform and more

Gen V, the new spin-off series expanding The Boys comic book universe, is set to hit Amazon Prime Video. Here's all you need to know about season 1 of the show.

Gen V Season 1: Storyline

The Boys, adapted from Garth Ennis' comic, portrays a world where superheroes, backed by the sinister Vought International Corporation, are anything but heroic. Known for its adult content and sharp writing, it's been a wild ride for Amazon Prime Video viewers.


Gen V season 1 unfolds at Godolkin University, a place supposedly teaching young superheroes how to control their powers. In reality, it's a Vought scheme to identify marketable and easily manipulated heroes. As these youngsters grapple with their moral choices, some uncover Vought's dark secrets, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown. So, when can you catch this new series this fall?

Gen V Season 1: Release Date, Time, Streaming Platform

Gen V season 1 premieres on Friday, September 29, at 12 a.m. UTC on Amazon Prime Video. American audiences, due to the time difference, can enjoy it a bit earlier. The first three episodes of season 1 will be available on Thursday, September 28, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT in the U.S. If binge-watching is your style, you're in luck. New episodes will drop at the same time on Thursdays throughout Gen V's first season.

Gen V Season 1: Release Schedule

Gen V season 1 spans eight episodes, with the initial three episodes launching on the premiere day. This gives us six weeks of entertainment before season 1 concludes. The finale may be streamed on November 3. Here's the tentative release schedule.

Episode 1-3: September 29, 2023
Episode 4: October 6, 2023
Episode 5: October 13, 2023
Episode 6: October 20, 2023
Episode 7: October 27, 2023
Episode 8: November 3, 2023

Gen V Season 1: Cast

The series boasts a talented cast, including London Thor, Derek Luh, Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, Asa Germann, and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Additionally, Shelley Conn, Clancy Brown, Alexander Calvert, Sean Patrick Thomas, Marco Pigossi, and Jason Ritter join the ensemble.

FAQs

When does season 1 of Gen V, the spin-off of The Boys, release on Amazon Prime Video?
Gen V season 1 premieres on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 12 a.m. UTC. American viewers can catch it a bit earlier, with the first three episodes dropping on Thursday, September 28, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

How many episodes are there in Gen V season 1, and what is the release schedule?
Gen V season 1 consists of a total of eight episodes. The first three episodes launch on September 29, 2023. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly, with Episode 4 on October 6, 2023, and the finale available for streaming on November 3, 2023.