The second season of ‘Gen V’, Amazon Prime Video’s college-set spinoff of ‘The Boys’, was always expected to be bloody, chaotic, and full of shocking twists. Yet, when tragedy struck the real world, the show’s creative direction took a deeply emotional turn.
Actor Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson, tragically passed away before filming for season 2 began. His loss not only shook his colleagues and fans but also reshaped the entire narrative of the season.
‘Gen V’ Season 2’s Ending Was Rewritten To Honor Chance Perdomo’s Legacy
Showrunner Michele Fazekas recently revealed that Perdomo’s passing profoundly influenced how ‘Gen V’ season 2 concluded. What was originally conceived as another dark, character-killing finale in the tradition of ‘The Boys’ became instead a story of unity, grief, and hope. Fazekas explained that she made a conscious choice not to kill off any other major heroes. “Part of those changes were driven by the death of Chance Perdomo,” Fazekas told the Television Academy.
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“I didn’t want to kill anybody else. We already had someone actually die in real life, and a character in the show died as a result. I was very adamant that we’re not going to kill anybody else, because it seems so insignificant in light of what really happened.” This creative pivot transformed the tone and emotional weight of season 2’s ending. Perdomo’s character, Andre Anderson, was a fan favorite from the start. So, in season 2, Polarity’s grief takes center stage as he struggles to cope with the death of his son.
Instead of leaning into the nihilism that defines much of ‘The Boys’ universe, Fazekas allowed the finale to breathe with emotion and compassion. She refused to trivialize Perdomo’s loss by adding more on-screen deaths. That decision resulted in a more hopeful ending. This is a rare occurrence in this brutal, satirical world of caped corruption. Without this adjustment, Fazekas admitted that the group led by Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) likely would not have ended the season united.
“They probably wouldn’t have all ended up all together,” she explained, noting that the rewrite kept the heroes bonded in their shared grief and purpose. By the finale, everyone joins forces to stop the manipulative Thomas Godolkin. The climactic battle sees the heroes saving countless lives and dismantling the sinister system controlling the young supes. This ending, infused with courage and heart, feels like a loving tribute to Chance Perdomo.
‘Gen V’ Used Its Grossest Gag To Beat Its Main Villain
Of course, ‘Gen V’ wouldn’t be ‘Gen V’ without its signature blend of absurd humor and grotesque imagination. Season 2’s finale not only delivered emotional closure but also found a way to use its most ridiculous running joke in a surprisingly brilliant fashion. Throughout the season, fans were introduced to Black Hole, a bizarre and comical supe whose power involves absorbing matter through his anus, an ability played mostly for laughs in earlier episodes.
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It seemed like one of ‘The Boys’ typical crude gags meant to disgust. Yet, in the finale, this odd power turned out to be the key to victory. During the final battle against Thomas Godolkin, Marie faced overwhelming odds as Godolkin manipulated multiple students into fighting for him. Just when it seemed she would be outnumbered, Black Hole’s unusual power became a game-changer. Using his ability, he absorbed several of the main characters inside himself, effectively hiding them until the perfect moment.
Then, in what might be one of the most bizarrely heroic scenes in ‘The Boys’ universe, the characters emerge one by one from Black Hole’s body, ready to take down Godolkin. The sight was as ridiculous as it was satisfying. It was a classic ‘Gen V’ moment that balanced absurdity with triumph. The gag that had once been a throwaway joke became an unexpected turning point. This fusion of dark humor, body horror, and genuine heroism is what makes ‘Gen V’ stand apart.
