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Let's Talk About Cate's Big Reveal In Gen V Episode 5

By Debopriyaa Dutta October 13th, 2023

This post contains spoilers for episode 5 of Gen V, Welcome to the Monster Club. Seriously. Big spoilers here. Only read this if you've watched the episode.

Uhhh, Did Loki Season 2 Episode 2 Just Kill More People Than Thanos And The Blip?

By Jeremy Mathai October 13th, 2023

The end of Loki season 2 episode 2 does something that may rival or even outdo the actions of Thanos and the Blip. Let's get spoilery and talk about it!

Gen V's Greatest Strength Is Also Its Biggest Difference From The Boys

By BJ Colangelo October 13th, 2023

The relatability of Gen V is its biggest difference from The Boys, and its greatest strength that helps keep it from ever feeling too similar.

Ya Know, X-5 Kinda Has A Good Point About Loki's Villainy In Season 2 Episode 2

By Drew Tinnin October 13th, 2023

The version of Loki who leads Loki season 2 did not commit the same atrocities as the Loki Thanos killed, but he still has a lot to reckon with in this show.

Brad Wolfe And Zaniac Have A Very Different History In Marvel Comics Than Loki Season 2

By Debopriyaa Dutta October 13th, 2023

Let's talk about Brad Wolfe/Zaniac, and how different the character is in the comics compared to how he appears in Loki season 2.

Mobius Loses His Cool In Loki Season 2 Episode 2, And We May Have A Hint About His Old Life

By Jenna Busch October 13th, 2023

In season 2, episode 2 of Loki, we see Mobius flip out for the first time ever. Why he does so could be a clue about his life before he joined the TVA.

Gen V Season 2 Plans Are In The Works, But It's Not A Sure Thing Just Yet

By Jeremy Mathai October 11th, 2023

Thanks to The Boys spinoff's glowing reception, the Gen V writers have been given the go-ahead to work on season 2 ahead of the show's expected renewal.

Marvel's Disastrous TV Production Pipeline Should Be A Lesson For Hollywood

By Ben Pearson October 11th, 2023

Marvel Studios tried to force TV to bend to its whims, but the studio eventually learned a hard lesson. Here's hoping the rest of Hollywood is paying attention.

Here's What Went Wrong With Marvel's Secret Invasion

By Jeremy Mathai October 11th, 2023

Marvel's Secret Invasion wasn't a big hit with fans or critics, and that's because there was a lot of behind-the-scenes drama that totally derailed the series.

Marvel Studios Revamping Daredevil: Born Again, Searching For New Writers And Directors

By Rafael Motamayor October 11th, 2023

Daredevil: Born Again is being revamped as part of Marvel Studios' greater efforts to address the recurring problems with its approach to producing TV shows.

Gen V's Most Mysterious Set Terrified The Cast In Real Life

By Rafael Motamayor October 10th, 2023

Welcome to the Woods, a mysterious location in the upcoming The Boys spin-off Gen V that had a set so creepy, it actually scared the cast members to be on it.

Gen V's Funniest Concept Is One Of The Darkest Things In The Boys Universe

By Debopriyaa Dutta October 6th, 2023

Sam, one of the Supe students in Gen V, has hallucinations that are both funny and unnerving.

One Of The Wildest Transformers Episodes Was Written By Wolverine's Creator

By Devin Meenan September 24th, 2023

Wolverine creator Len Wein was also responsible for writing 'Webworld,' one of the strangest (and funniest) episodes of the 1980s Transformers cartoon series.

Gen V's Lizze Broadway Got Some Fake Blood Removal Tips From The Boys' Jack Quaid

By BJ Colangelo September 10th, 2023

Lizze Broadway's incredible shrinking powers in Gen V landed her in a lot of (fake) bloody situations ... situations she learned a lot about from Jack Quaid.

Chace Crawford and Colby Minifie in The Boys

Familiar Faces From The Boys We Can Expect To See In Gen V

By Danielle Ryan September 9th, 2023

The Boys spin-off series Gen V is set at the Vought-controlled Godolkin University, where few supes dare to treat. But we will see some of our fan faves.

Where Does Gen V Fall In The Boys Timeline?

By Jeremy Mathai September 8th, 2023

Fans of the superhero-skewering Prime Video series The Boys have been eager to learn when the spin-off series Gen V takes place: now we finally know.

The Deep's Octopus Eating Scene In The Boys Was Uncomfortably Realistic

By Michael Boyle September 6th, 2023

Of all the horrible and disgusting things that have happened in The Boys, nothing hurts quite like The Deep being forced to eat poor Timothy.

The Boys' Chace Crawford Was Afraid One Of The Deep's Best Scenes Would Get Cut

By Rafael Motamayor September 2nd, 2023

The Deep actor Chace Crawford was worried one of the shocking-but-funny season 1 scenes from The Boys would end up cut (it didn't).

Antony Starr and Jensen Ackles in The Boys

The Boys' Herogasm Episode Had One Conflicting Scene That Didn't Make The Final Cut

By Danielle Ryan September 1st, 2023

Not every storyline on The Boys can follow the comics faithfully. Unfortunately, but for good reasons, this fan-favorite comics moment had to go.

Amazon Execs Put A Stop To The Boys' Original NSFW Idea For The Deep

By Michael Boyle August 31st, 2023

Believe it or not, The Boys was almost even more NSFW than it already is until executives scrapped a ... prominent character choice for The Deep.

The Boys' Erin Moriarty Had An Unfortunate Lube Mix-Up On The Set Of Herogasm

By Drew Tinnin August 27th, 2023

Filming The Boys Herogasm episode during the COVID-19 pandemic required bottles of hand sanitizer on set. But star Erin Moriarty had a bit of a mix up...

The Boys' Karl Urban Has One Request For Butcher In Season 4

By Michael Boyle August 27th, 2023

It's anyone's guess how Butcher will develop in season four of The Boys, but star Karl Urban has one special request.

A Scene In The Boys Got A Strong Rewrite After Real World Events Changed Everything

By Michael Boyle August 26th, 2023

Starlight's sexual assault storyline from the comic book version of The Boys rightly got a major rewrite for the show in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

The Boys Showrunner Casts Doubt On Adapting Black Noir Comic Twist For Season 4

By Drew Tinnin August 20th, 2023

Don't expect The Boys season 4 to keep a comic twist involving fan favorite character Black Noir (and his death), according to showrunner Eric Kripke.