Unveiling the Timeline of Gen V in The Boys: When Does it Occur?

Gen V could potentially occur at a pivotal moment in The Boys timeline. Here’s everything you need to be aware of. Since its brutal debut in 2019, The Boys universe, filled with Supes, has been continuously growing. We have considerable knowledge about the events leading up to the mainline series and even the mind-blowing conclusion of Season 3.

However, the question remains: how does the newly introduced spinoff align with the overarching narrative? Gen V introduces a fresh set of characters who are separate from the primary plot, so how does it all connect?

The creators of the series have firmly dismissed any conjecture on this issue, providing clear clarification on The Boys timeline. Let's take a look at what we do know.

Spoilers for The Boys below…

When does Gen V take place?

Gen V officially takes place between Season 3 and Season 4 of The Boys. 

The placement of the content fragment in The Boys' timeline was officially verified on social media a few weeks before it became available on Prime Video. The Twitter account confirmed that the students at Godolkin University witnessed Homelander brutally decapitating a man while receiving a overwhelming round of applause. To clarify the timeline, @genv occurs between Season 3 and Season 4.

— THE BOYS (@TheBoysTV) September 6, 2023

Gen V timeline explained

Since Gen V takes place after the events of Season 3, it is considered the latest addition to the connected universe, progressing the series before the release of the next mainline season.

Considering the focus on The Seven, it is evident that every character in Gen V is well-informed about the occurrences that took place in the first three seasons of The Boys. Whether it's the explosive deaths or the unsettling revelations brought about by Stormfront, we can safely assume that the students at Godolkin University are familiar with all of these details.

The level of interconnection between Gen V and Season 4 of The Boys is still uncertain, but there is a strong possibility that the events of Season 1 of Gen V will seamlessly lead into Season 4 of The Boys, and this pattern is likely to continue in the future. Episodes 1-5 of Gen V are currently available on Prime Video, and you can sign up for a subscription here. For more information, you can also explore our additional coverage below.

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