First Day

Episode aired Sep 29, 2023
49m

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

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Action Adventure Comedy Drama Sci-Fi

The Godolkin University Mental Health Hotline would like to remind students at this difficult time that you are not alone. You might be bulletproof on the outside, but you're not on the insi... Read allThe Godolkin University Mental Health Hotline would like to remind students at this difficult time that you are not alone. You might be bulletproof on the outside, but you're not on the inside.The Godolkin University Mental Health Hotline would like to remind students at this difficult time that you are not alone. You might be bulletproof on the outside, but you're not on the inside.

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[while torturing Andre with a high-frequency sound emitter]
Bob: Did you know supes have a wider range of hearing than us? Like dogs.
[he turns up the sound as Andre groans in pain; a female guard appears behind him]
Intruder #5: Hey, Bob. Turn it off.
Bob: Or what?
Intruder #5: I said, turn it off, Bob. Right fucking now.
[she switches it off and holds up her flashlight]
Bob: What are you doing?
Intruder #5: I'll tell you what I'm doing, Bob. First, you're gonna get this flashlight nice and wet with your slutty fucking mouth.
Bob: What the fuck is wrong with you?
Intruder #5: Then I'm gonna stuff it right up your tight little chocolate starfish until you see God.
[Cate suddenly appears behind Bob and touches him, pushing him with her mind]
Cate Dunlap: Do it. You know you want to.
Andre Anderson: [bewildered] The fuck...?
Bob: Gimme that fucking flashlight!
[gets down on his knees and starts sucking enthusiastically]

Connections
References Jumanji (1995)

Soundtracks
Venus
Written by Robbie van Leeuwen
Performed by Bananarama

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Featured review

4/10

Super...ficial

As someone who's not a big fan of teen dramas, "Gen V" felt overly familiar. For example, take "Wednesday"-it rehashes the same themes and conflicts, merely in a new guise. "The Boys," its predecessor, was a sharp social commentary aimed at a mature audience. Shifting this gory world to a teen-focused narrative feels odd and somewhat inappropriate.

The superficial issues of these teen characters-who have razor-thin backstories-offer little depth. Their problems seem trivial, and the lack of well-rounded characters makes it hard to care about their journeys. These characters are written as "persona templates," lacking individuality and complexity.

Moreover, the writing often feels like the weakest link. Superpowers conveniently align with plot needs, making the story predictable and less engaging. One glaring example is the lazy computer writing in Episode 2, where a character bypasses biometric protection with a mere hand wave. Such plot conveniences detract from the believability and coherence of the show.

Overall, "Gen V" fails to deliver a compelling experience and leaves much to be desired. I don't think I'll be watching it any longer.