Searxng/The Institute Stephen Kin Celebrity As Gen V's future remains uncertain, Stephen King's The Institute emerges as the perfect dark sci-fi replacement for The Boys fans. April 26, 2026 AceShowbiz - Gen V's main characters are set to return in the final season of The Boys, but the spinoff's fate beyond its second season remains unclear. While fans eagerly await news on whether the series will continue, another compelling option has emerged to fill the void left by the show's potential absence: MGM+'s adaptation of Stephen King's sci-fi thriller The Institute.