Generation V the second season looks like it will turn on the series' two biggest villains, and this will do The boys even more interesting spinoff. The end of Generation V The first season sees Cate and Sam join the Supes who support Homelander, fully embracing his ideology about Supes and regular humans. The pair join Homelander's army in The boys Season 4, placing itself firmly on the side of the villains in this story. However, before Cate and Sam take dark turns Generation V, the spinoff shows more compassionate sides to its characters.
Those are nowhere to be seen in The boys 4th season, but Generation V Season 2 will have more time to flesh out its characters again. And judging by Generation V filming season 2 at San Diego Comic-Con, the two characters will switch roles in the upcoming episodes. Although both remain in opposition to characters like Marie Moreau and Jordan Li, It looks like it might be easier to reason with Cate than with Golden Boy's little brother.
Generation V season 2 appears to be reversing Cate and Sam's villainous roles
Cate will be more regretful in the boys' spinoff
In the first analysis of SDCC Generation V 2nd season, It looks like Cate is remorseful for her actions at the end of Season 1 - and Sam seems to be pleased. This is the exact opposite of where these characters stand during the season one finale. After facing betrayal and cruelty at the hands of ordinary humans, Cate leans fully into Homelander's belief that the Supes are superior. The ending shows Sam facing a greater internal conflict, especially with Emma reacting to him. Cate still needs to remove Sam's feelings for him to fully commit to her cause.
With Sam empty of feelings and Cate still in possession of hers, it looks like their roles will be reversed. Generation V 2nd season.
And with Sam empty of feelings and Cate still in possession of hers, it looks like their roles will be reversed. Generation V season 2. Now that Cate has had time to calm down, she will question her choices. In the end, Generation V does not paint her as a completely bad or ignorant person. She is probably the most manipulative – and most easily manipulated – of the Godolkin gang. However, she is someone who will see through the horrors that Homelander will commit at the end of The boys Season 4 for what they are.
On the other hand, Sam only knows about such atrocities since he spends much of his time in The Woods before Generation V. Sam no longer has his older brother or girlfriend to guide him and he also doesn't have access to the doubts he felt in the first season. This could lead to him becoming a much more sinister villain while Cate can reconnect with her friends and redeem herself.
What Cate's Regrets Reveal About Generation V's Season 2 Story
Cate Could See a Redemption Arc Impacting The Boys Season 5
Cate's regrets suggest she will have a redemption arc Generation V 2nd seasonand this part of the spinoff story could have a huge impact on The boys season 5. With Marie and the others returning to Godolkin University after the standoff with Homelander, Cate will interact with them throughout season two. This is likely to make Cate feel even worse, as Marie and the others will be a constant reminder of what she did. Assuming they have her memories and are in a position to talk about them, they will be angry at Cate and appeal to her guilt.
And if they help Cate turn against Homelander and his army, which could have enormous repercussions for The boys season 5. Cate has one of the most powerful abilities in The boys universe, then she would be a great undercover man for the resistance. She could control Homelander's cronies and take control of his memories, and that could be a big help in stopping him and rescuing characters like Hughie, Frenchie, and Kimiko. Whether Cate's redemption will go that far remains to be seen, but it would be a simple way to tie Generation V 2nd season and The boys together.
Sam may still feel conflicted in Generation V season 2 (if Cate allows it)
Sam's character is more interesting with an internal conflict
While Generation V is reversing the roles of Cate and Sam in season 2, it is possible that Sam will have some internal conflict in the coming episodes. In fact, it will be very uninteresting if he doesn't. The main reason Sam is so callous these days is because Cate took his emotions away from him. But we know of Generation V Season 1 Cate can return people's memories and feelingsand if she's on the path to redemption, it would make sense for Sam to follow her. He may not make the same choice in Generation V Season 2, but he also shouldn't be a completely villainous character.