The Boys: Godolkin’s Views On The Seven Are Problematic Yet Insightful

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For a long time, viewers of The Boys have all wondered the same thing about The Seven, and it looks like the villain in season 2 of Gen V has finally acknowledged it.

In the first season of The Boys, we met The Seven, a superhero team presented as a satirical take on DC Comics’ Justice League. Joining The Seven was the ultimate achievement, granting a supe immense power, fame, and public approval. As the series went on, though, the reality behind The Seven’s polished image began to emerge.

Some members of The Seven, such as Homelander, Queen Maeve, and Black Noir, were incredibly powerful and seemed like valuable additions to the team. However, others, like The Deep, felt out of place. Throughout The Boys, fans have noticed the uneven balance of power within The Seven, and Gen V is now bringing this issue to light.

Thomas Godolkin’s Philosophy In Gen V Season 2 Is Terrible, But He’s Right About The Seven

Following his healing by Marie in Gen V season 2, episode 7, Thomas Godolkin begins to consider how superpowered individuals are perceived and treated. He develops a plan to build a world where supes are in charge, believing they deserve more respect. He feels many supes aren’t taken seriously because they have obvious weaknesses or powers that seem ineffective.

He dreams of a world ruled by the most powerful super-powered individuals, with regular humans serving as worshippers. Godolkin also points out the flaws within The Seven in Gen V season 2, questioning how weaker supes like The Deep and Firecracker managed to join such an elite group when they don’t seem worthy.

He’s frustrated that Vought’s choices for The Seven have lowered the bar for what a top-tier superhero team should be, especially since it’s meant to be composed of the very best. While Godolkin’s plan to eliminate weaker supers is ethically questionable, his point about The Seven’s quality is valid.

Gen V Season 2’s Ending Establishes A Better Alternative To Vought’s Supe Team

The first season of Gen V revealed a new group of superpowered students who appeared more powerful than most members of The Seven. While Homelander is clearly strong enough to defeat several powerful supes, the newer heroes on The Seven likely wouldn’t be able to compete with Gen V’s Marie, Cate, Sam, Emma, and Jordan.

Because of everything that’s happened, the new group of young superheroes seems like a real improvement over The Seven. After the events at the end of Gen V season 2, these young heroes will team up with Starlight, A-Train, and the others who are now part of the “Resistance.” This combined team is now much more powerful than Vought’s original group, The Seven.

The Boys Season 5 Needs To Answer The Franchise’s Biggest Question About The Seven

Season 5 of The Boys needs to explain why Vought consistently replaces members of The Seven with supes who aren’t up to the task. It’s becoming clear that Vought functions more like a PR company than a legitimate superhero team – they even chose Firecracker for her ability to generate negativity and spread it.

As The Boys nears its end, and Starlight becomes more determined to fight back, Homelander might need some truly powerful allies. Currently, supes like The Deep and Firecracker wouldn’t be much help in a major showdown. With Soldier Boy expected to return in season 5, Homelander could finally have a strong teammate to rely on.

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2025-10-23 22:08