Even though Gen V is a spin-off to The Boys and has several perfect callbacks to the show it takes inspiration from, like cameos of familiar characters such as A-Train, or setting up The Boys Season 4, it does a few things to set itself apart from the show. Powers are used in even more creative ways than before, it flips who the bad guys are, and the overall tone has changed, becoming more mysterious and less action-focused.
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