Prime Video’s latest gruesome superhero saga, Gen V, has achieved a rare perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The American R-Rated show is a spin-off of the much-loved superhero series The Boys, and follows a young group of ‘supes’ as they navigate Godolkin University, and has been likened to a ‘blood-spattered’ Hogwarts by The Telegraph.
The impressive score for the Amazon series, which comes with a series of stellar reviews, beats the show’s popular predecessor, The Boys, on the Rotten Tomato’s scale by 7 per cent.
The 100-per cent rating is a rare feat. Currently, 35 critics have shared their thoughts on the show, and there’s not one negative word in sight.
While the fourth season of The Boys has been delayed due to the writers’ strike, Gen V will be available to viewers in a staggered release from tomorrow.
Amazon Video’s new show ‘Gen V’ has received a perfect rating from critics on Rotten Tomato’s. Pictured above is Jazz Sinclair (left) who plays Marie and Lizzie Broadway (right) who plays Emma
For those acquainted with The Boys universe, Godolkin University was the training ground for a string of familiar faces, including Queen Maeve, The Deep, and A-Train.
Gen V follows a new generation of ‘supes’ follows the likes of Marie Moreau, an 18-year-old with the ability to control and weaponize her own blood and Emma Meyer, also known as ‘Little Cricket ‘, given her ability to get super small.
Marie and Emma become roommates in their freshman year and the series witnesses the pair navigating a series of mysterious troubles on campus.
The show simultaneously critiques society, with mentions of Johnny Depp, while exploring serious issues such as date rape and racism.
The storyline has proved to be a big win for executive producers Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg, who have remarkably managed to only receive positive reviews thus far.
Ed Powell from The Telegraph described the ‘Hogwarts for “supes”‘ show as ‘shockingly smart’, and a much stronger contender compared to the ‘dire’ superheroes in the Marvel universe.
Critic Ross McIndoe launched the outstanding reviews, he wrote: ‘The series serves up a raucous blend of humour, action, and emotional storytelling.’
Top critic John Anderson of the Wall Street Journal said: ‘Gen V,’ which is quite ridiculous… can’t really be dismissed. Why? Because it is enough of a social critique, however fuzzy and smart-alecky, to hint at intelligence behind the sensationalism.
The show follows a group of young superhero’s as they attend university and navigate a series of mysterious issues
The show, which is available in the UK from tomorrow, received an 100% score on Rotten Tomato’s
Critics shared their thoughts on Rotten Tomato’s, with one calling the new superhero show a ‘delight’
‘The Boys universe goes teen drama for a tonal mishmash that’s still a delight,’ said Dais Johnston from Inverse.
A number of lucky few individuals who have managed to see and early screening of Gen V have taken to X, formally known as Twitter, to share their thoughts on the hit series.
One said: ‘Saw an early screening of #GenV tonight and I was blown away! Jaz Sinclair is the perfect lead for this young ensemble.
‘I’m excited to see what the rest of the season has in store!’
A second added: ‘Super hooked on #GenV from the first two eps – Jaz Sinclair is brilliant as ever, keeps that classic what-the-f*** madness while keeping a bloody emotional heart beat in the background.
Critics have explained the show as a ‘delight’ and a ‘raucous blend of humour, action, and emotional storytelling’
Viewers lucky enough to view an early screening took to social media to share their thoughts on the new show
‘Gen V could easily rival The Boys if they continue off this awesome start.’
A third agreed and wrote: ‘#GenV was way better than I thought it’d be ngl and Jaz Sinclair is phenomenal.’
Another added: ‘Woke up w gen v on the mind! I’m not exaggerating when i say gen v pilot was probably one of the best pilots I’ve ever seen in my life!!!!
‘It’s a perfect mix of insanity to get u hooked & some emotions and amazing characters that I know I’ll grow to love and get attached to.’
One user wrote: ‘The Boys Spinoff #GenV surprised me! I expected it to just be edgy, hilarious, over the top fun… but it actually has some meaningful depth to it all.
‘Primarily with its characters from a different generation. Jaz Sinclair is a standout alongside her blood powers!’
Another said: ‘Watching #GenV screeners, and it’s definitely hitting the “I miss #TheBoys” spot.
‘As entertaining and twisty as the mothership series, with some promising performances, especially from Jaz Sinclair.’
