On the same day that the Gen V cast were set to reunite to begin work on season two, actor Chance Perdomo, who played the metal-manipulating Andre, lost his life in a tragic motorbike accident. Other shows might have recast the role, or hastily written him out – but Gen V honours Perdomo throughout these eight new episodes, rejigging the story to incredibly moving effect. While the first episode opens with some of the franchise's usual grossout fare, Gen V quickly deepens, with a newfound confidence in telling its own tale — one that's not beholden to the flagship series. By still employing shock value in key moments but not being overly reliant on it, Gen V comes close to edging ahead of its predecessor to become the stronger of the two. Gen V looks to set the new standard for superhero TV in 2025.