"Gen V" Episode 6 Reveals Characters' Traumatic Past, Features Cameo by Jensen Ackles' Soldier Boy

Episode 6 of "Gen V" reveals several characters' dark pasts and questionable decisions in a journey through character Cate's mind, while also unfolding Dean Shetty's plan to create a virus deadly to all superheroes.

Episode 6 of "Gen V" took a deep dive into the characters' traumatic pasts, predominantly through the mind of character Cate. The memories revealed Cate's childhood trauma, her affiliation with Dean Shetty, and how her mind-controlling powers affected her friends.
The gang discovers they're trapped in Cate's mind after she collapses from overusing her powers. The episode exhibits scenes from Cate's, Andre's, and Jordan's memories, uncovering the secrets and betrayals each character hid within themselves.
Glimpses of Cate's past expose her connection with Dean Shetty, who helped her control her powers. Shetty's manipulation led Cate to wipe her friends' memories to protect them from exposure to 'The Woods'.
A surprise cameo of Jensen Ackles as 'Soldier Boy' from "The Boys" is introduced in Cate's memories. He acts as a guide to the characters, offering insight into their situation and providing them with survival rules in Cate's mind.
Dean Shetty's sinister plans are revealed in detail. She has been working with a researcher, Dr. Cardosa, at the secret prison/lab 'The Woods' to develop a lethal virus against all superheroes.