Gen V is a superhero action dark comedy-drama series co-developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and John Higgins. Based on Volume 4 titled “We Gotta Go Now” of The Boys comic book series by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, and John Higgins. The Prime Video series is a spin-off of The Boys, and it revolves around a group of superpowered teens attending the Godolkin University School of Crimefighting as they find themselves embroiled in a deadly conspiracy involving a supe-killing virus. Gen V stars Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, and Shelley Conn. So, if you loved the bloody and violent action, intensely thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Gen V, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Boys (Prime Video)
The Boys is a superhero action dark comedy-drama series developed by Eric Kripke. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the Prime Video series revolves around a group of rogues who band together to expose the dark truth behind the beloved superheroes. The Boys stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, and Nathan Mitchell.
Misfits (Hulu, Peacock, Disney+, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Misfits is a British superhero sci-fi dark comedy-drama series created by Howard Overman. The E4 series revolves around a group of young offenders working off their community service sentence, but things change when they get superpowers from a mysterious thundercloud. Misfits stars Iwan Rheon, Robert Sheehan, Lauren Socha, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Antonia Thomas, Joe Gilgun, Karla Crome, Nathan McMullen, and Natasha O’Keeffe.
Peacemaker (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Peacemaker is a superhero action dark comedy-drama series created by James Gunn. Based on the characters from DC Comics, the HBO Max series follows Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, who’s forced by Amanda Waller to join a black ops squad to fight off a secret alien invasion. Peacemaker stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Robert Patrick, and Frank Grillo.
Preacher (AMC+, Sling TV, The Roku Channel, & Rent on Prime Video)
Preacher is a gothic dark fantasy adventure series co-developed by Sam Catlin, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, the AMC series follows Jesse Custer, a foul-mouthed preacher struggling with his faith, but when he comes into possession of a mysterious power, he bands together with his fiery ex-girlfriend and new best friend, who’s also a vampire, to go on a journey to find god. Preacher stars Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun, Ruth Negga, Lucy Griffiths, W. Earl Brown, Derek Wilson, Ian Colletti, Tom Brooke, Anatol Yusef, and Graham McTavish.
Doom Patrol (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Doom Patrol is a superhero action dark comedy-drama series developed by Jeremy Carver. Based on the superhero team from DC Comics, the HBO Max series revolves around a group of dysfunctional individuals who have all suffered near-death experiences, but they were saved by the Chief, a brilliant scientist who gave them a home. When the Chief is kidnapped, they go on a life-threatening adventure to save him. Doom Patrol stars Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby, Alan Tudyk, Matt Bomer, Brendan Fraser, Timothy Dalton, Joivan Wade, Skye Roberts, and Riley Shanahan.
Invincible (Prime Video)
Invincible is an adult animated superhero action series created by Robert Kirkman. Based on a comic book series of the same name by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the Prime Video series follows Mark Grayson, a seemingly ordinary teenager who’s the son of the most powerful superhero in the world and when he gets his own powers he wants to be just like him, but he doesn’t know a dark secret about his father. Invincible’s voice cast includes Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Gillian Jacobs, and Walton Goggins.
The Umbrella Academy (Netflix)
The Umbrella Academy is a superhero sci-fi dark comedy-drama series created by Steve Blackman. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, the Netflix series revolves around the superpowered Hargreeves siblings who reunite after a long time to attend their adoptive father’s funeral, but they soon learn that the world is about to end and they are the only ones who can save it. The Umbrella Academy stars Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castaneda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Mary J. Blige, Cameron Britton, Adam Godley, and Colm Feore.
Creature Commandos (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Creature Commandos is an adult animated superhero action dark comedy series created by James Gunn. Based on the characters from DC Comics, the HBO Max series revolves around a group of monsters assembled by Amanda Waller and led by Rick Flag Sr. to execute covert operations. Creature Commandos’ voice cast includes Indira Varma, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoë Chao, David Harbour, and Frank Grillo.
The Order (Netflix)
The Order is a supernatural horror dark comedy-drama series created by Dennis Heaton. The Netflix series follows Jack Morton, a college student, as he tries to join a secret society that practices magic, but he has an ulterior motive as he wants revenge against the man who led the secret society for killing his mother. The Order stars Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Matt Frewer, Katharine Isabelle, Max Martini, and Louriza Tronco.
The Magicians (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
The Magicians is a fantasy drama series co-created by Sera Gamble and John McNamara. Based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Lev Grossman, the Syfy series follows Quentin Coldwater, a depressed teen boy, as he enrolls at the mysterious Brakebills University for Magical Pedagogy, where he learns how to use magic with the help of his newfound friends. The Magicians stars Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, Summer Bishil, and Rick Worthy.