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Whoa, finally an episode from “Gen V” that directly links the story to an infamous event that took place earlier in its parent series, “The Boys”! Titled “Sick”, episode 7 of “Gen V” begins with evil dean Indira reiterating her plans for wanting a contagious virus that can kill superheroes. Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) and her friend finally learn the full extent of what’s been happening at the secret underground facility called “The Woods” and now it’s up to the young superheroes to stop Indira’s nefarious plans.
Read – Gen V Episodes 1, 2, 3 Review for plot overview
Shelley Conn, as antagonist Indira Shetty, feels more annoying than evil or intimidating. Neither her motive nor her backstory is clear until the second half of episode seven. Although the revelation surrounding her is very intriguing, a hint about her motivations early in the series might have made her character more compelling. Claudia Doumit appears for the first time in “Gen V” as Victoria Neuman, an already infamous politician known from “The Boys,” and she is far more terrifying than Indira Shetty in just a few brief scenes.
Overall, Episode 7 is intense, with the volatile Cate (Maddie Phillips) attempting to make amends with her friends for betraying them and tampering with their memories. Maddie Phillips has done a fantastic job with her morally ambiguous character, creating confusion both among her friends and viewers regarding Cate’s trustworthiness. However, her anguish, confusion, and emotional struggle with her powers feel authentic. So, while Cate, Marie Moreau, Jordan Li (London Thor/Derek Luh), and Andre (Chance Perdomo) attempt to expose Indira Shetty, Emma (Lizze Broadway) tries to keep an eye on Sam (Asa Germann), but loses him when she goes out to buy some snacks.
With this episode, “Gen V” comes full circle to closely aligning with “The Boys” in its core premise – it’s humans versus superheroes. But the “Gen V” generation is still far removed from their corrupt greedy heroes and they think they can make a real change in the world with their powers. However, Marie Moreau is once again confronted with the moral dilemma of choosing between doing what’s best for the greater good or what’s best for her personal growth. It remains to be seen if the college gang can successfully expose the truth about “The Woods” to the rest of the world or if they’ll end up being compromised.
Episode seven of “Gen V” has elevated the college-based plot to a more sinister level. It’s no longer just about a group of young superheroes grappling with personal issues while attempting to rescue some of their kind from illicit experiments. Equipped with their unique superpowers, the main squad of the series is already formidable, on par with the likes of “The Seven” (the top superheroes in the country), and they will have rely on these powers to potentially save the world.
While the first half of this installment wasn’t marked by a significant amount of violence, things take a darker and bloodier turn towards the climax, introducing a new twist that alters the course of the story once again. At this point, I find myself wishing that this series had more than just ten episodes because “Gen V” is now demonstrating the potential to become a more expansive and enduring show.
You can stream ‘Gen V’ on Amazon Prime Video.
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