Breaking Barriers: Gen V Showrunner Embracing Tradition Beyond Gender Norms
Exploring authentic narratives, the Gen V showrunner sheds light on the Boys' unique tradition, challenging societal norms with thought-provoking penis scenes A captivating dive into real stories
Summary
Similar to The Boys, Gen V includes explicit penis scenes, but the show's creator has skillfully integrated them to appeal to both genders by drawing inspiration from authentic narratives and personal encounters.
In contrast to the common trend of featuring female nudity in TV and movies, The Boys surprisingly includes more instances of male nudity. The show incorporates these shocking scenes with the intention of eliciting both surprise and humor.
On the other hand, Gen V adopts a distinct approach by presenting phallic scenes in a more shocking and frequent manner than The Boys. This deliberate choice aims to provide a deeper insight into women's experiences, rather than using shock value or humor as the sole purpose.
Gen V showrunner Michele Fazekas shares the reason behind the show's inclusion of shocking penis scenes, coinciding with The Boys' unique tradition. Both shows explore a world of corrupt superheroes, known as "supes," with Gen V focusing on the younger generation who attend Godolkin University, a college established by Vought. In an interview with UPROXX, Fazekas discusses how Gen V incorporated provocative scenes, surpassing even The Boys' infamous Ant-Man sex scene. While the intention wasn't to copy The Boys, Fazekas acknowledged the fascination with male genitalia and ensured that these moments also resonated with female viewers. Here's what she had to say:
Are Gen V Penis Scenes Better Than the Boys?
[Laughs] The requirement for a penis is non-existent. One thing I discovered upon entering this particular realm is that heterosexual men have a strong affinity for penises. They adore penises. They derive pleasure from discussing them. They find them hilariously entertaining, as Eric claims. I hadn't truly comprehended this until I joined the show. However, it is worth mentioning that both of the scenes mentioned — the one with Emma hanging from a colossal penis and the one where Marie detonates a penis — were inspired by real incidents. Emma was essentially coerced into engaging in sexual activity with that individual, which I believe many women can relate to. Additionally, Marie had a near encounter of sexual assault by Rufus, and there is no sweeter revenge against a potential rapist than obliterating his male organ.
Are Gen V Penis Scenes Better Than the Boys?
Although still shocking, The Boys incorporated penises more frequently than Gen V's predominantly female-led series. While the majority of scenes in The Boys aimed to provoke a reaction, they stood out in one aspect. Typically, female nudity prevails in television and movies, but The Boys deviated from this convention by showcasing male nudity more often. Furthermore, the termite sex scene and Love Sausage scenes stood out as some of the most repulsive moments ever witnessed by viewers.
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The moments in The Boys focus on using phallic objects as a source of humor, while Gen V, written by female authors, delves into the experiences of women being coerced or assaulted. Unlike The Boys, these scenes are both frequent and shocking, aiming to depict the reality of women's experiences rather than relying solely on shock value or humor.
