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Godolkin's Downfall: Key Deaths, Cameos, and The Boys Season 5 Setup
22 Oct
Summary
- Doug and Thomas Godolkin die in Gen V season 2 finale
- Starlight and A-Train make cameos, connecting to The Boys season 5
- Marie uses her powers to defeat Godolkin and his mind-control plans
On October 23rd, 2025, the highly anticipated Gen V season 2 finale aired on Prime Video, revealing key events that will shape the future of The Boys universe. The episode, titled 'The Guardians of Godolkin', saw the downfall of the villainous Thomas Godolkin, who had been controlling others through his mind-control powers.
In the finale, two main characters met their demise. The first was Doug, also known as Doctor Gould, who was involved in creating the powerful Marie through the Odessa Project. Doug was killed by the newly introduced Black Noir II after a failed attempt to save him. The second casualty was Godolkin himself, who was permanently defeated by Marie using her own formidable abilities, with the help of Polarity.
The finale also featured notable cameos from Starlight and A-Train, highlighting the growing resistance against Homelander and Vought. Starlight reunited with Marie and her friends, offering them a chance to join her cause, while A-Train's brief appearance underscored the increasing challenges facing the superhero corporation.
The events of the Gen V season 2 finale set the stage for the upcoming The Boys season 5, as the story continues to explore the conflicts and power struggles within Vought's universe. With Godolkin's death creating tension within the company, and Starlight's resistance gaining new allies, the stage is set for an epic showdown in the future.
