Wikimedia Commons/The Boys Season 5 TV The Boys S5 explains the Gen V crossover delay while juggling its own explosive finale. Can it tie all the threads together? April 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Boys Season 5, Episode 3 officially addresses why the characters from its spinoff series Gen V have yet to appear, while continuing to sidestep a significant challenge for the storyline. As the main show nears its conclusion, it has the difficult task of resolving numerous character arcs and plot threads, while also linking to its teenage superhero spinoff.