Gen V Season 2 Finale Sets Up Key Role for Marie in The Boys Final Season

The second season of Gen V centers on the students of Godolkin University dealing with the sinister influence of Dean Cipher, who is revealed to be the villainous founder Thomas Godolkin in disguise. Showrunner Michele Fazekas emphasized the respectful handling of the tragic loss of cast member Chance Perdomo, ensuring the character Andre's absence remained a poignant presence throughout the season. The season culminates with Marie Moreau defeating Godolkin, but with hints that her healing powers might be temporary, as evidenced by the return of blisters on Godolkin's healed hands, possibly foreshadowing future consequences. The finale sets up a crossover with The Boys’ final season, as characters Annie January (Starlight) and Reggie Franklin (A-Train) recruit the young Supes to join an underground resistance against Homelander’s regime, with Marie poised to play a significant role. Despite these connections, the two shows will continue as standalone stories, with Eric Kripke clarifying that Marie will not become the main character of The Boys. Additionally, a planned return of Luke Riordan (Golden Boy) in dream sequences was scrapped due to actor scheduling conflicts, leaving his death as a continuing emotional driver for his brother Sam in season 2.