Gen V Season 1 Finale Sets the Stage for "The Boys" Season 4 with Key Character Moments

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This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of "Gen V," titled "Guardians of Godolkin," which is now available for streaming on Amazon's Prime Video.

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While "The Boys" Season 4 doesn't have a confirmed premiere date it has already started in a way for viewers of "Gen V."

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The Season 1 finale of "Gen V," a spin-off of "The Boys," featured key scenes with Homelander (Antony Starr) and Butcher (Karl Urban) that set up the storyline for "Gen V" Season 2.

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According to "The Boys" showrunner Eric Kripke and "Gen V" co-showrunner Michele Fazekas, the Season 1 finale of "Gen V" also connects with what will happen in the upcoming season of "The Boys."

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In the episode, there's a brief mid-credits scene featuring Butcher, who explores the now-abandoned The Woods facility.

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He is aware of the supe virus, which was commissioned by the deceased Dean Shetty and is now in the possession of Vice Presidential candidate Victoria Neuman.

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Homelander plays a pivotal role in a bloody battle at Godolkin University. He arrives to save the day for Vought and accuses Marie of being an "animal" for attacking other supes.

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However, he doesn't realize that Marie was following Vought exec Ashley Barrett's orders and protecting regular humans and other supes from escapees from The Woods.

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