Gen V (2023)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,352 ratings
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2023-09-28
Seasons: 2 · 16 episodes
Where to watch Gen V
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
At America's only college for superheroes, gifted students put their moral boundaries to the test, competing for the university's top ranking, and a chance to join The Seven, Vought International's elite superhero team. When the school's dark secrets come to light, they must decide what kind of heroes they want to become.
Gen V parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this superhero drama for college-age supes includes disturbing content, dark comedy, and mature themes per reviewer warnings.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — As a spin-off of The Boys, the show contains graphic superhero violence per its TV-MA rating and reviewer comments.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Reviews reference disturbing mature content including a graphic bodily scene, consistent with TV-MA content.
- Language: Strong — TV-MA rating and dark comedy tone indicate frequent strong language.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau
- Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer / Little Cricket
- Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap
- London Thor as Jordan Li
- Derek Luh as Jordan Li
- Asa Germann as Sam Riordan
- Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity
- Hamish Linklater as Cipher
Gen V FAQ
Is Gen V good?
Gen V has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,352 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gen V?
In the US you can stream Gen V on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Gen V OK for kids?
Gen V is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this superhero drama for college-age supes includes disturbing content, dark comedy, and mature themes per reviewer warnings.
What shows are like Gen V?
If you liked Gen V, try Titans, The Boys, The Umbrella Academy and Danger Force.