‘The Boys’ Spinoff ‘Gen V’ Takes a Stand in Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Saga

Gen V Spinoff Takes on Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Controversy

The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, which resulted in a $15 million jury award for Depp (later settled at $1 million), ignited intense debates and subjective opinions. Some of these viewpoints were even attributed to pro-Depp bots. Amber described her experience in the trial as being in “a courtroom full of Jack Sparrow fans,” implying an uphill battle.

Initially, Depp had sued Amber for $50 million regarding a Washington Post online op-ed. Although the op-ed did not explicitly mention Depp’s name, it identified her as someone who had become a public figure representing domestic abuse, facing significant backlash for speaking out. This U.S.-based lawsuit followed Depp’s loss in a U.K. libel suit against The Sun, where the court deemed the term “wife beater” substantially true.

Gen V Takes On Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Saga

The ensuing defamation trial turned into a media spectacle, marked by allegations and mudslinging from both sides’ supporters. Even today, taking a stance in this ongoing saga often results in backlash from the opposing camp. However, the spinoff series “Gen V” from “The Boys” is unafraid of stirring controversy.

In a recent episode, Tek Knight visits Godolkin University as part of his true-crime show, seeking answers about why Golden Boy took his own life. Dean Shetty questions whether it’s fair to blame an innocent student for Luke’s emotional distress.

Tek Knight’s response is provocative: “I’m going to go after someone like Johnny Depp so aggressively that they’ll wish to disappear into obscurity.”

Gen V mocking Johnny Depp😭😭 The Boys and Gen V are ALLIES 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/h0ks04wJGl

— richter. (@RichterDemi) October 6, 2023

Gen V quickly moved on from that discussion, but it was more than mere shade. The series used “Johnny Depp” as a verb, and people noticed. You can see the clip below.

https://twitter.com/grimeskywalkers/status/1710162428913217587

Tek Knight: “I’m gonna Johnny Depp someone so hard.” YOO that line goes crazy😭💀 #GenV #theboys pic.twitter.com/0ujAYu8mLO

— 𝙶𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎✖️✖️// BDAY TODAY🥳💥⏳🥀🐉 (@giselleb1234) October 6, 2023

using johnny depp as a verb for ruining an innocent person’s life … gen v i will get you that emmy even if i have to weld the metal myself https://t.co/gZBCVVPYU0

— zoe ☆ (@zoesenaa) October 6, 2023

Sorry for the wack quality, but the TV show Gen V has clearly taken a side against Johnny Depp. They seem to be implying his name is synonymous with DARVO. I wholeheartedly concur! pic.twitter.com/AH1hHyCWT3

— Miranda Fitch (@miranda_alls) October 6, 2023

Gen V using johnny depp’s name as a way to describe blaming an innocent person and destroying their life to cover up for your own crimes pic.twitter.com/ubJPmGAdZD

— ash 🌙 (@LoonieLunas) October 6, 2023

the johnny depp shade in gen v pic.twitter.com/Dv5eXrbbgg

— chaos (@TEAMWlTCH) October 6, 2023

Here you go! pic.twitter.com/5VlX1PAZls

— Emilio (@TheFilmMaestro) October 6, 2023

Amazon’s Gen V streams new episodes on Fridays.

Quick summary

• The article explores the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, highlighting the $15 million jury award (later reduced to $1 million) and the intense debates surrounding it, including the influence of pro-Depp bots and Amber Heard’s uphill battle in court.
• It discusses how the “Gen V” spinoff from “The Boys” fearlessly incorporates this controversial trial into its storyline, taking a provocative stance on the matter in a recent episode featuring Tek Knight’s quest for answers.