Season 2 of Prime Video’s Gen V has amped up the drama at Godolkin University, and the biggest mystery of all has been the dean, Cipher.
From his very first appearance, he’s been a puzzle, smart, secretive, and somehow more dangerous than anyone realized.
But as the season nears its end, viewers finally get answers about who Cipher really is, and it’s far more shocking than anyone expected.
Who Is Dean Cipher in Gen V Season 2?
Cipher is presented as the extremely competent and well-know dean of Godolkin University, a Supe with the intention of helping students develop into their talents. Cipher seems to be in charge, but throughout this season, we start to learn that not everything is as it seems.
Is Cipher Actually Thomas Godolkin?
In a shocking revelation, the man everyone thought was Cipher is actually a stand in. The actual Thomas Godolkin is a burned, nearly decrepit man who lives in the basement of the university.
Godolkin survived years of pain using his mind-control powers, but his body remained weak until the events of Season 2.
How Did Thomas Godolkin Use a Proxy to Control Cipher?
As we saw, Godolkin’s body was too weak to act physically, so he manipulated a proxy to act as a Cipher.
Since Godolkin was himself controlling the cipher, he appeared so powerful even without any superpowers.
While the proxy took care of the dean’s public responsibility, Godolkin’s mind was fully at work on all the secretive machinations growing in the backroom.
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Why Was Marie So Important to Godolkin’s Plan?
Godolkin’s plan was to make Marie strong enough and unlock her hidden powers so that she could help to restore and heal him.
Marie, pushed by Sage’s clever planning, ultimately uses her powers to restore Godolkin to his original physical form.
What Makes Thomas Godolkin Dangerous Now?
Once his healing is complete, Godolkin does not merely want to exist but devises a plan to reshape the world of Supes.
In contrast to others who tolerate weakness in the Supes community, he does not merely tolerate the weaker Supes, he intends to eliminate them. Godolkin returns as one of the deadliest threats in the Gen V universe once his mind and body are healed.
Final Thoughts
The return of Godolkin indicates conflict and tension will return. With his powers and carefully orchestrated plans, he is prepared to take on humans and Supes alike.
Based on the Season 2 finale, there will be more battles, higher stakes, and potentially a darker future for Godolkin University.
