Warning: Spoilers ahead for Gen V.
Summary
In line with the main show, Gen V upholds The Boys' tradition of delivering shocking and gruesome moments, meeting the lofty expectations set by its predecessor. The premiere of Gen V showcases the death of Golden Boy, aligning with the series' established pattern of significant character fatalities and the visceral display of blood and internal organs, which has become a recurring motif in The Boys.
Just like its predecessor, Gen V is not for the faint of heart, with plenty of graphic and disturbing moments expected throughout the season. Golden Boy's death is just the beginning.
Brace yourself for an intense ride as Gen V continues, as it promises a plethora of unsettling and harrowing scenes that will leave a lasting impact. The demise of Golden Boy serves as a chilling initiation into the unfolding events.Gen V's premiere made a significant impact, delivering shocking moments and abundant violence, which has been a hallmark of The Boys throughout its three seasons. Introducing a new show in the controversial world of The Boys was undoubtedly challenging, considering the show's reputation. However, Gen V successfully followed in the footsteps of its predecessor. Amazon's The Boys is known for its extreme violence and explicit content, unafraid to show things that other shows would avoid. Naturally, this raised high expectations for its spinoff.
Although the University setting may have seemed somewhat milder, Gen V surpassed expectations and matched the main show in terms of shock value. The gory opening scene alone hinted at its ability to stand on its own within The Boys universe, and the even bloodier ending solidified this notion. If the series continues to live up to the hype, a renewal for Gen V season 2 may not be far off, especially since the show bravely killed off a major character in its very first episode. In doing so, Gen V carried on a recurring theme seen in The Boys premieres.
Golden Boy's Gen V Death Continues A Gross The Boys Premiere Trend
The death of Golden Boy in Gen V pays tribute to a peculiar tradition that dates back to the very first episode of The Boys. Despite appearing to be a central character, Golden Boy's demise in the first episode is particularly startling. Marie, having witnessed him kill Rick Brink, is caught in the act, leading Golden Boy to attempt to eliminate her and anyone who stands in his way. While Jordan Li puts up a formidable fight and manages to create some distance between Golden Boy and Marie, the traumatic events become too overwhelming for Golden Boy. Consequently, he ultimately chooses to end his own life by detonating himself in front of numerous onlookers.
What draws parallels to The Boys is not solely the element of surprise from the death itself but also the visceral aftermath. As Golden Boy explodes, Marie and Andre find themselves drenched in his blood and entrails. This pattern echoes throughout all three seasons of The Boys. In the first season, Hughie is covered in Robin's guts following her death at the hands of A-Train. Hughie once again experiences a similar encounter in the second season when he and MM are near Raynor as her head explodes. Finally, in the third season, Victoria Neuman kills a childhood friend, resulting in their blood and guts being splattered all over her. With the events that unfold in the series premiere of the Gen V spinoff, it appears that this tradition has now extended to encompass the spinoff series as well.
Golden Boy's Bloody Death Confirms Gen V Is Just As Gross As The Boys
Gen V's disturbing nature, exemplified by Golden Boy's demise, mirrors the show it originates from. Apart from its shockingly violent premieres, The Boys consistently features equally graphic scenes. One episode in particular, Herogasm, stands out for its explicit sexual content as well as the stomach-churning death of Blue Hawk at the hands of A-Train. The series has indisputably earned its reputation for catering to a resilient audience, and Gen V promises to uphold this tradition. Golden Boy's death merely serves as a precursor, with five episodes remaining, offering ample opportunities for more excessively gruesome deaths.
