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Now available on Prime Video, the penultimate episode of The Boys spin-off confirms theories and methodically prepares the ground for an ending that promises to be bloody

Gen V reaches its penultimate episode with the difficult task of positioning all the pieces for the grand finale. And in this regard, it is extremely effective. However, those hoping for jaw-dropping revelations may feel a little frustrated. The seventh chapter opts for a more sober path, confirming theories and consolidating the trajectories of its characters, instead of betting on wild twists. And honestly, that was the right decision.

[Atenção: Spoilers do sétimo episódio de Gen V a seguir!]

The big “surprise” of the episode is the confirmation that Cipher (Hamish Linklater, Midnight Mass) is, in fact, the Thomas Godolkinwho controlled a substitute body from within his chamber. For many viewers, this was not a shocking revelation, but rather the logical conclusion to the mystery that had been building. The script doesn’t underestimate its audience; instead, it rewards those who paid attention to the details. The strength of the episode is not in the “who”, but in the “what now?”. With Godolkin free and killing a campus student, the conflict escalates from a campus conspiracy to a threat of much greater proportions.

The true focus of the chapter, however, remains the tragic journey of Marie (Jaz Sinclair, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina). As we have been pointing out, the character seems doomed to make all the wrong decisions, and here this intensifies. Your alliance with Cate (Maddie Phillips, Very Hard) leads her to invade the house of Cipherheal Godolkin and even attack your friends.

The revelation that Annabeth had a vision of Marie Killing his own parents is not just a dark detail, but the key to understanding his entire motivation. Marie is not just a young woman with powers; is someone who carries monumental guilt and desperately and impulsively seeks redemption. Your need to “heal”—whether Polaroid of his convulsions or the Godolkin — is a direct reflection of his inability to right the biggest mistake of his past. She’s not evil, but her trauma-driven choices set her on a dangerous and lonely path.

Meanwhile, the performances maintain the consistent tone that marked the season, without major new developments, but with the necessary competence to carry the dramatic weight of the moment. The script gets it right when using this episode as the calm before the storm, setting the stage in a methodical way. The betrayal is consolidated, the alliances are broken and the villain is free.

This new episode of Gen V It may not have the adrenaline of previous episodes, but it fulfills its role perfectly. It leaves us with a much more interesting question than “who is the villain?”: now that all the cards are on the table, how bloody and chaotic will the season finale be? The stage is set.

What to expect from the second season of Gen V?

Gen V explores the lives of young superheroes, students at Godolkin University, run by Vought International, putting their physical, sexual and moral limits to the test as they compete for the best contracts to perform in the best cities, just like the heroes of The Boys.

In the second year, as the rest of the United States adapts to the iron fist of Captain Homeland (Anthony Starr, G20), students at Godolkin University deal with a mysterious new rector (Hamish Linklater), who preaches a curriculum that promises to make them more powerful than ever.

However, it’s hard to worry about classes when the war between humans and supers is graduating, on and off campus. Soon, the group learns of a secret program, which dates back to the founding of Godolkin University, and may have greater implications than they realize. And the worst thing is that, somehow, Marie it’s part of it.

Who’s in the new year’s squad? Gen V?

In addition to Jaz Sinclairthe second season of Gen V counts on returns from Sean Patrick Thomas (In the Balance of Love), Lizze Broadway (Bones), Derek Luh (Runaways), Maddie Phillips (bounty hunters), London Thor (Lady Bird: Time to Fly) and Asa Germann (Dahmer: An American Cannibal).

Along with Hamish Linklaternew features include Keeya King (Yellowjackets), Stephen Kalyn (On the Trail of Danger), Julia Knope (Lunar Shadow), Stacey McGunnigle (This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Tait Fletcher (Breaking Bad), Wyatt Dorion (Mouse Trap: The Fun Now Is Another) and Georgie Murphy (The Accused).

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Journalist in training at Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, in São Paulo, Giulia Cardoso started in 2020 as a volunteer on cinema portals. She was an intern at Perifacon and now works at Editora Perfil’s cinema department, which includes CineBuzz, Rolling Stone Brasil and Contigo.

Source: Rollingstone

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