Unmasking the Mysterious Benefactor in Gen V: Which 'The Boys' Character Could It Be?
Unmask the hidden puppeteer responsible for Marie's presence in Season 5 of The Boys Explore the intriguing possibilities of Stan Edgar, Victoria Neuman, Marie's Sister, Homelander, Ashley Barrett, A-Train, Adam Bourke, Robert Singer, Polarity, and Dean Shetty Who pulls the strings?
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Gen V episode 5!
Summary
The identity of Marie's mysterious benefactor in Generation V has not yet been disclosed, although there are strong indications that it could be a character from the show. Potential candidates for the role of Marie's benefactor include Stan Edgar, the former CEO of Vought, and Victoria Neuman, a cunning politician who opposes super-powered individuals.
Marie Moreau's potential benefactors include Marie's sister, Homelander, Ashley Barrett (the new CEO of Vought), A-Train, Adam Bourke (former Vought movie director), Robert Singer (presidential candidate), Polarity (influential graduate from Godolkin University), or even Dean Shetty herself. Episode 5 of Gen V unveiled Marie's enigmatic benefactor, raising speculation about 10 characters in The Boys universe who may fit this clandestine role. The show's ongoing mysteries and unanswered questions intensify the intrigue surrounding Marie, with the identity of her benefactor emerging as the most significant enigma. While the revelation is likely to occur in the future, it appears plausible that Marie Moreau's benefactor is an already familiar character. Here, we explore the potential candidates for this enigmatic figure within the realm of Gen V.
Dean Shetty holds a prominent position at Godolkin University and possesses unique insights, thanks to her close relationship with Marie. These insights are evident during her conversation with Dr. Cardosa in episode 5, where a startling new mystery unfolds. Dr. Cardosa expresses his desire to study and experiment on Marie, but Dean Shetty swiftly dismisses the idea, citing her status as a beneficiary. While she does not disclose the identity of the benefactor, certain Gen V details provide clues to potential candidates.
10 Stan Edgar
One potential candidate for serving as Marie's enigmatic benefactor is Stan Edgar, the former CEO of Vought. With his constant scheming abilities, Stan's recent expulsion from the company raises the possibility of his manipulation of Marie for his sinister plans. Possessing both the wealth and extensive knowledge of supes gained during his time at Vought, he is capable of orchestrating such a scenario, suggesting he could be the mastermind behind the scenes at Godolkin University.
9 Victoria Neuman
Victoria Neuman, known for her manipulative nature, may have the same motivation to enroll Marie Moreau in Godolkin University. Despite being a vocal anti-supe politician, Victoria secretly possesses mind-blowing superpowers, allowing her to exert political influence on the country. With Marie being one of The Boys' most formidable supes, showcasing her abilities could greatly benefit Victoria's career, whether it be as Vice President or as a supe.
8 Marie's Sister
Throughout Gen V, Marie is on a relentless quest to locate her long-lost sister, whom she unintentionally caused the demise of their parents several years ago. Gen V has provided scarce information concerning the sister's whereabouts, but it is possible that she has acquired substantial wealth, offering a glimmer of hope for Marie. While it may seem improbable that Marie's sister would emerge as the benefactor, her limited involvement in Gen V thus far suggests boundless possibilities for her storyline. The years that have passed since Marie last encountered her sister are filled with unknowns, making the sister's potential role as a benefactor a means of reconnecting the siblings and bridging the gap between them.
7 Homelander
Whenever there is villainous activity happening in The Boys, Homelander is usually involved. Given that The Seven has several vacancies on their team, it is possible that Homelander personally selected Marie as a new member. This is understandable considering that Marie is the most powerful supe in the franchise, giving Homelander a motive to recruit her. Though Homelander is generally not known for strategic thinking, there is always a first time for everything.
6 Ashley Barrett
Ashley Barrett is the new CEO of Vought, therefore, if Stan Edgar had the means to be Marie's benefactor, so does Ashley. Given Ashley's background in PR, it is plausible that she would seek to align herself with a powerful supe like Marie, as Marie's public backlash against Vought could severely damage the company's reputation. Ashley's conversations with Shetty reveal her significant influence over the affairs at Godolkin University, suggesting that she could have effortlessly persuaded the institution to accept Marie.
5 A-Train
In Gen V, A-Train is introduced as the first supe, and a young Marie watches him on TV. Making A-Train Marie's benefactor would create a nice connection between them. The Boys has been working on redeeming A-Train, and him becoming Marie's benefactor would be another step forward in this storyline. Although A-Train could potentially have a villainous motive, his assistance to Marie seems to stem more from a desire to improve his public image at Vought rather than any evil intentions.
4 Adam Bourke
Adam Bourke's fall from grace in Gen V has forced him to abandon his position as a director at Vought's movie studios and instead take up teaching acting classes. Despite this setback, Bourke's previous affiliations with Vought have undoubtedly left him wealthy, affording him the means to support Marie Moreau's college education. It is possible that Bourke intends to use Marie's potential success to revitalize his own career, cunningly maneuvering his way back into the upper echelons of Vought's elite alongside her. Furthermore, his position at Godolkin brings him in close enough proximity to Marie to successfully orchestrate this scheme.
3 Robert Singer
Robert Singer is currently the frontrunner for the presidency in The Boys universe. It is expected that he will secure the position in The Boys season 4. The significant influence politicians hold over Vought is well-established, making a future president capable of effortlessly ensuring a single supe's college education. Singer's partnership with Victoria Neuman could shed light on his motivations, although he remains unaware of Neuman's true intentions.
2 Polarity
1 Dean Shetty
is one of the most well-known superheroes introduced in Gen V, having graduated from the prestigious Godolkin University. He remains actively involved in the college community, frequently attending events and functions. This connection could potentially be used as leverage to secure Marie's admission to the university, as increased focus on Godolkin would also bring attention to his son.
There is a final possibility to consider regarding Marie Moreau's enigmatic benefactor - Dean Shetty herself. Although Dean Shetty speaks of Marie's benefactor as if it were a separate individual, there exists a real chance that she could be dishonest, concealing her own sinister motives behind bringing Marie to Godolkin. It is worth noting that nobody else seems to have any knowledge of this benefactor, possibly due to Dr. Cardosa being the first to discover Shetty's connection to Marie. The true intentions of Dean Shetty still remain shrouded in mystery, but it is plausible that she plays the role of Marie's Gen V benefactor.
New episodes of Gen V release Fridays on Amazon Prime Video.
