Shows like Gen V
15 picks with a similar feel
What defines Gen V, going by its Boxlist taste profile: An otherworldly fantasy series that is polished, expansive and fast. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of coming of age and underdogs, plus tags such as college student, spin off and dark comedy.
Here are 15 shows with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.
Based on Gen V (2023).
- 1
Peacemaker (2022)
TV8.3
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dark comedy, superhero.
- 2
TV7.7
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: spin off, superhero.
- 3
The Boys (2019)
TV8.4
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
- 4
Supacell (2024)
TV7.5
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and sweeping, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
- 5
Batwoman (2019)
TV7.3
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
- 6
Titans (2018)
TV8.2
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
- 7
The Gifted (2017)
TV7.7
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
- 8
Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015)
TV7.6Heavier option
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
- 9
Ahsoka (2023)
TV7.5More intricate
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and sweeping. Common ground: spin off.
- 10
The Umbrella Academy (2019)
TV8.7
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
- 11
Moon Knight (2022)
TV7.7
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
- 12
Smallville (2001)
TV8.2
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
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The Sandman (2022)
TV8.0
Why it's like Gen V: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: superhero.
Boxlist compares Gen V with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.
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- What should I watch if I like Gen V?
- Picks with a similar feel include Peacemaker, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Boys and Supacell. Each shares part of Gen V's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 15 shows.
- How are these shows like Gen V chosen?
- Boxlist compares Gen V with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.