Gen V Episode 5 finally revealed what Vought International and the rest of the higher-ups at Godolkin University are doing in their underground laboratory, also known as The Woods. In a tense exchange, Doctor Cardosa reveals that he is working on a virus to control superheroes. It's a frightening moment, as it hints at a dark future for the world of The Boys. He's been cutting up different kinds of Supes, attempting to find out exactly how they tick, no doubt seeing the effects that Compound V has on the body.
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