Gen V Creator Eric Kripke Unpacks Big Twist
Eric Kripke, co-creator and executive producer of Gen V, discusses the major twist in Season 2, Episode 7.
The episode reveals that Dr. Thomas Godolkin has been disguising himself as Cipher, the dean of Godolkin University, played by Hamish Linklater.
Dr. Godolkin's plan was to train Marie to become strong enough to obtain the power of healing and/or resurrection.
After tricking Marie into bringing him back to his original form, Dr. Godolkin removes himself from his host, Cipher, whose real name is Doug Brightbill.
- Marie is left completely drained from restoring Dr. Godolkin.
- Cate and Jordan carry a passed out Marie.
Kripke also addresses the time gap between the end of Gen V Season 2 and the beginning of The Boys Season 5.
Author's summary: Eric Kripke discusses Gen V's big twist and franchise future.