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Gen V

2023 – 2025Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic735.9Rotten Tomatoes93%73%

A brutally violent, tense drama series about growing up and society, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E8 "Guardians of Godolkin" 8.5

Episodes

7.9
7.5

Story

A university like you've never seen it before.

At America's only college for superheroes, gifted students put their moral boundaries to the test, competing for the university's top ranking, and a chance to join The Seven, Vought International's elite superhero team. When the school's dark secrets come to light, they must decide what kind of heroes they want to become.

Feels like

  • Superhero Satire
  • Dark Coming-of-Age
  • Brutal Action
  • Institutional Critique
  • Complex Morality
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Psychological Drama
  • Cynical Humor
  • High-Stakes Mystery

Cast

24 of 129 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Boyum, Karen Gaviola, Nelson Cragg
Written by
Lauren Greer, Chelsea Grate, Brant Englestein
Produced by
Jessica Chou, Ellie Monahan, Lex Edness
Music by
Christopher Lennertz, Matt Bowen

Everyone

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Facts

September 28, 2023 · October 22, 2025 · Ended

First aired
September 28, 2023
Last aired
October 22, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Male Frontal Nudity, Orphanage of Fear, Red Herring +9

  • Male Frontal Nudity
  • Orphanage of Fear
  • Red Herring
  • Jackie Robinson Story
  • Outside-Context Villain
  • Useless Superpowers
  • Logical Weakness
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Power Perversion Potential
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Hidden Depths
  • Superpowerful Genetics

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Gen V?"

Questions about Gen V

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gen V?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Gen V streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Gen V worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Will Gen V make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is Gen V good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Gen V use?

Male Frontal NudityOrphanage of FearRed HerringJackie Robinson StoryOutside-Context VillainUseless SuperpowersLogical WeaknessLeaning on the Fourth WallPower Perversion PotentialBittersweet EndingHidden DepthsSuperpowerful Geneticsand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including Male Frontal Nudity, Orphanage of Fear, and Red Herring.