Amazon Prime Video's The Boys spin-off Gen V has wrapped up seven out of eight episodes of its second season, which currently boasts an impressive 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes . Following the shocking climactic revelation in the penultimate episode, many fans are already calling it one of the finest chapters in the satirical superhero series.
Gen V Season 2 Episode 7 has earned an IMDb rating of 8.3/10, the highest in the ongoing season so far. But how does it compare to the best-rated episodes from Season 1? Let's find out.
Gen V Season 2 Episode 7 vs. Season 1 - IMDb Ratings Compared
Compared to Gen V S2 E7's 8.3/10 score, here is how all eight Gen V Season 1 episodes are rated on IMDb.
- Episode 1: 8/10
- Episode 2: 7.5/10
- Episode 3: 7.9/10
- Episode 4: 7.7/10
- Episode 5: 7.7/10
- Episode 6: 7.7/10
- Episode 7: 8.2/10
- Episode 8: 8.5/10
As you can see, the eighth and final episode of Gen V Season 1, with a solid 8.5/10, remains the highest-rated installment across both seasons. With its impressive 8.3/10 score, Gen V Season 2 Episode 7 trails just slightly behind. Now, all eyes are on the Season 2 finale to see if it can surpass the benchmark set by Season 1's conclusion. We have a feeling it might.
Gen V vs. The Boys - Higher IMDb Rating?
Now, let's see how Gen V stacks up against its parent series, The Boys, in terms of overall IMDb ratings. As of now, Gen V holds a respectable 7.6/10, while The Boys boasts a higher 8.6/10 score. Clearly, The Boys maintains the upper hand on IMDb, and that seems unlikely to change unless a potential Gen V Season 3 manages to earn a significantly stronger reception.