Gen V’s Latest Episode Has A Hero Battle With A Scary Twist, And The Stars Loved Executing It

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Be warned: This article reveals major plot points from Gen V Season 2, Episode 4, titled “Bags.” If you haven’t watched the episode yet, you might want to do so before reading further!

The first four episodes of *Gen V Season 2* (streaming now with Amazon Prime) kept viewers guessing about the true nature of Hamish Linklater’s character, Cipher… until now. The reveal is chilling: Cipher doesn’t use Compound V, but he *can* control people like puppets. This disturbing ability is uncovered during the intense fight between “Gender Bender” and “Blood Bender” in the latest episode, “Bags,” and it’s a particularly strong acting moment for London Thor, who plays Jordan alongside Derek Luh.

During the fight scene, Thor had a unique opportunity – something rarely seen outside of movies with body swaps – to mimic one of her co-stars. She put a lot of work into perfecting the imitation. I recently spoke with her, as well as Luh and Jaz Sinclair, during a press event for Season 2 of *Gen V*. I asked about the fight and Jordan being controlled by Cipher, and she explained her process, though she admitted she wasn’t completely happy with the final result. As Thor explained,

Stepping into the scene, I really tried to become Jordan. Hamish had already recorded his lines the day before, so I got to watch what he did and then do my best to match him. Honestly, it was tricky! Hamish has such a unique rhythm and playful way of speaking, it’s hard to copy. It was a fun challenge, though. If I’m being honest with myself, I’m a little disappointed in how I did. I wish I’d been able to *really* capture his energy, but that’s okay. It was a good effort.

London Thor has some criticisms about her performance in the final scene of “Bags,” but her co-star, Derek Luh, strongly disagreed during their interview. While she felt her portrayal lacked the essence of Hamish Linklater’s character, Luh argued that even when Cipher is dominant, Jordan’s personality isn’t completely suppressed. As Luh put it,

This is really impressive, actually amazing! It’s a noticeable improvement and it’s exciting to see it work so well. It feels like you’re battling something internal, but you’re still aware and in control, observing what’s happening as if from a distance. You’re doing a fantastic job.

With the latest episode, “Bags,” we’re officially halfway through Season 2 of *Gen V*-though it feels a little different because the season started with a three-episode premiere. There’s still plenty more to come, and I’ll be sharing insights from my interviews with the cast in the weeks ahead right here on TopMob. Keep an eye out for more stories about what many consider to be one of the best shows on Prime Video!

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2025-09-29 03:01