Gen V’s first season made a big impression, so a second season was greenlit, and one teaser suggests the spinoff would set up a feud similar to Butcher vs. Homelander. While developing another The Boys spinoff seemed like a huge risk on paper, Gen V’s university environment allowed the program stand out and excel, turning the project into a huge success.

Not only did the series introduce memorable characters and an intriguing tale, but it also seamlessly integrated into the main show, resulting in Gen V being renewed for season 2, which will premiere in 2025.

With The Boys season 4’s finale having significant consequences for Gen V’s second season, the stakes appear to be higher than ever, with more conflict on the horizon. As a result, things are about to get personal between the spinoff’s primary characters and antagonists, with season 2 already hinting at a major conflict. Although Homelander and Butcher have been the franchise’s main rivals since Prime Video’s world debuted in 2019, their conflict is likely to come to an end in The Boys’ final season. However, Gen V may already have the ideal two characters to replace them.

Gen V Creator’s Season 2 Tease Sets Up Marie & Cate As The New Homelander & Butcher

Marie & Cate’s History Gives Them A Personal Relationship That Could End Up Rivaling Homelander Vs. Butcher

Homelander and Butcher’s ongoing rivalry has been boiling for a long time and is full of hate and resentment, but Gen V season 2 looks like it could make Cate and Marie the next version of the duo. Like The Boys, Gen V doesn’t have a single protagonist, but Marie is the closest thing to the show’s central character and Cate could become the spinoff’s Homelander equivalent. Although season 2’s story has been kept relatively under wraps, Gen V‘s showrunner teased Marie and Cate’s relationship being impacted by season 1’s finale, meaning things could get hostile between them.

“During the battle going on at Godolkin, Cate tried to use her powers to control Jordan Li; however, Marie instinctively stopped her by using her blood manipulation to blow up part of Cate’s arm.”

They are already on opposite sides of The Boys‘ main storyline, as Cate officially joined Homelander’s supe army in season 4 while Marie tried to oppose him during Gen V season 1’s finale. During the battle going on at Godolkin, Cate tried to use her powers to control Jordan Li; however, Marie instinctively stopped her by utilizing her blood manipulation to blow up part of Cate’s arm. While Michele Fazekas’ hint didn’t necessarily indicate their relationship would be hostile, it’s hard to imagine things going back to normal after such an incident, making their season 2 dynamic more interesting.

A Showdown Between Cate & Marie Is Inevitable After Gen V Season 1’s Ending

The Duo Already Had A Confrontation In Gen V Season 1’s Finale

Heartbreakingly, Marie and Cate were friends at the start of the program, but as Godolkin’s secrets were gradually disclosed, the two grew apart and appear destined to fight. Following the game-changing climax of The Boys season 4, the franchise appears to be only getting more violent, particularly as Homelander attempts to grab ultimate control, implying that this tone will most likely carry over into Gen V. Even if the two do not detest each other right now, Cate’s commitment to Homelander and his ideas appear to be something Marie will strongly oppose, potentially exacerbating their already strained relationship.

Furthermore, with the spinoff serving as the ideal bridge into The Boys’ fifth and final season, it’s difficult to envision Gen V season 2 not ending on a high note. Although Cate’s use of her powers on Frenchie in The Boys season 4 suggests she will be involved in the main show’s last season, her role in Homelander’s scheme could be detailed in Generation V, implying a conflict with Marie is still possible. Their history and opposing ideas are too significant for them not to battle over their differences, and a confrontation between the two becomes unavoidable.

Season 2 Could Give Cate & Marie A Better Ending Than Homelander & Butcher

Cate’s Tragic Backstory Means She Could See Sense, Unlike Homelander Or Butcher

Although Butcher and Homelander cannot return, Gen V may still present Cate and Marie with a more happy conclusion. Early details about season 2’s plot indicate that Marie and the other protagonists would escape Vought’s facility and return to Godlokin, courtesy to Cate. While Cate’s acts could be on Homelander’s orders, it’s also likely that she’s still unclear about her role in the supreme revolution. Her biography revealed that she experienced childhood trauma and was easily swayed, implying that she may ultimately understand rationality in season 2.

Cate’s opinions are also not as extreme as Homelander’s or Butcher’s, implying that she can be redeemed before it’s too late. She did demonstrate remorse for abandoning her comrades, demonstrating that there is still good in her, and if Marie and the other characters can reach out to her, Cate may switch allegiances and assist battle Homelander. Unfortunately, The Boys franchise’s overarching tone does not allow for many happy endings, but Cate joining Marie and the other important characters would be the kind of bombshell ending Gen V season 2 need.

As a result, whereas Homelander and Butcher’s journey appears doomed to end in tragedy, Gen V might reverse this with Marie and Cate, giving them a more wholesome ending that distinguishes the spinoff from The Boys.