A POPULAR superhero show is set to return for a second season -before the first one has finished airing.
The series centres around Young Supes at the Voight-run Godolkin University School of Crimefighting, who are put through a number of obstacles as they perfect their abilities.
Amazon Prime Video has now announced that The Boys spin-off, Gen V has officially been renewed for a second season.
It began streaming in September, with the final episode of season one set to air in November 3.
The superhero streams exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries.
Speaking about the renewal, showrunner Michele Fazekas and executive producer Eric Kripke, said: "We couldn’t be happier to make a second season of Gen V. These are characters and stories we’ve grown to love, and we are thrilled to know people feel the same…
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The writers are already working on the new season—sophomore year is gonna be wild, with all the twists, heart, satire, and exploding genitalia you’ve come to expect from the show."
Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios said: "Expanding the universe of The Boys with a series as bold as Gen V has been an incredible journey for us and our wonderful partners at Sony.
"From our first conversation with showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, along with Eric Kripke, Evan Goldberg, and Seth Rogen, we knew Gen V would push the boundaries.
"Their unapologetic approach is exactly what audiences love, and it has helped Gen V become the No. 1 series on Prime Video in over 130 countries."
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Gen V features guest stars Clancy Brown and Jason Ritter.
There are also appearances from Jessie T. Usher, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and P.J. Byrne, reprising their roles from The Boys.
We'll update the release date as soon as we know it, so keep a look out.
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