When ‘Gen V‘ crashes back onto Prime Video this September 17, the return will feel heavier than before. Yes, there will be the usual buzz, including new episodes, a new set of fresh chaos at Godolkin University, and the promise of more carnage-filled satire in the spirit of ‘The Boys.’ But for us, this season carries something more deeply. We are stepping back into a world that has given us laughter, horror, and heartbreak, and now, we are doing it without Chance Perdomo.
Perdomo, who so magnificently embodied Andre Anderson, died suddenly in March 2024 after a motorcycle accident. The news hit hard, not just because we lost a talented actor, but because of what Andre represented in the Gen V story, and he wasn’t just another supe in training. He was the grounding presence, who had his voice caught between expectation and self-doubt; he was a friend who made messy decisions but always carried a kind of quiet nobility. Losing him left fans mourning both the man and the character. The question became immediate and inescapable, because how does Prime plan to continue a show when one of its beating hearts is gone?
Andres Echo How Season 2 Lets His Memory Lead
Showrunner Michele Fazekas has been candid about the challenge. Reworking the scripts after Perdomo’s passing wasn’t just logistical. It came with a lot of challenges, as the creators agreed it was very emotional to execute. In an exclusive with the Colliader, Fazekas said, “As much as you grieve Chance, we grieved Andre too,” and “We loved Andre.” It’s a rare moment of honesty from a creative team that could have kept things vague, and it speaks to the genuine affection Perdomo inspired on and off set. The decision not to recast Andre says it all, because his presence was irreplaceable.
As per the creators of Gen V, the new Season doesn’t sweep Andre’s absence under the rug. Instead, they built it into the story with heartbreaking precision. The season begins with a memorial for Andre, whose one part was heartfelt, and the other part was a Vought-branded spectacle, which immediately sets the tone. The company turns grief into PR, but his friends’ vulnerable reactions cut through the spin. Marie (Jaz Sinclair) questions whether she ever said the right words to him. Emma (Lizze Broadway) hides her pain behind reckless choices. Jordan (London Thor and Derek Luh) takes Andre’s bravery as a standard they may never reach.
And then there’s Polarity. Played by Sean Patrick Thomas, Andre’s father becomes a vessel for both grief and denial. On the surface, Polarity remains the polished celebrity supe. Underneath, every word he speaks carries the weight of a son he can’t bring back. In these moments, Andre feels more alive than ever, and not through action, but through the void he leaves behind.
The writers thread Andre’s presence throughout the season with both subtle touches and direct callbacks, by presenting flashbacks to remind us of his struggles with identity and legacy, while his friends carry his belongings like talismans. The group’s decisions when it comes to choosing between whether to fight Vought or protect one another are haunted by the unspoken question: What would Andre have done?
Sean Patrick Thomas summed it up perfectly: “You can’t have Gen V without Chance Perdomo. He’s part of the DNA of the show.” That’s not a platitude, because it defines the design of Season 2, and Andre isn’t erased, because he is transformed into the conscience of the series.
The Emotional Core That Elevates Gen V Season 2
As viewers, we are not just passive bystanders here. We have been pulled into the messy, bloody halls of Godolkin, and we have cheered for characters who often don’t deserve it. Andre was different. He was flawed, yes, but his heart shone through in ways few supes allow themselves. To lose him felt personal.
That’s why Season 2’s handling of his absence matters so much. It doesn’t opt for the cheap shock or the easy write-off. It leans into the discomfort of grief, letting both characters and fans stumble through the aftermath together. In a universe where death is often a punchline, Gen V takes a rare moment to slow down and let loss actually mean something.
Season 2 of Gen V kicks off with a three-episode premiere on September 17, and from the very first shot, Chance Perdomo is there, not in body, but in memory, in dialogue, in silence. His Andre Anderson remains a guiding force, shaping how every other character navigates the chaos ahead.
In the end, this isn’t just a continuation of the story. It’s a farewell, a tribute, and a reminder that sometimes, the strongest heroes aren’t the ones with powers. They are the ones who leave a legacy so powerful that the story can’t help but carry them forward.
