Gen V: How do Marie and Jordan discover Shetty's plans?

In the episode "Sick" of Gen V, Marie and Jordan discover Shetty's plans through a series of unexpected events. While searching for proof of the secret activities happening in the Woods, they come across Dr. Cardosa muttering to himself about increasing the viral infection rate and killing them all. This revelation exposes Shetty's plan to release an airborne supe-killing virus. However, an even more significant revelation lies behind Shetty's motivation for her anti-supe crusade. Her husband and daughter were among the victims of the hijacked flight that crashed due to Homelander's actions.When Shetty meets with Grace Mallory, there is another important development. Mallory, who technically founded the Boys, references her experience with Billy Butcher's vengeful rage. This comparison highlights the thin line between being an anti-hero and becoming a villain. Shetty's genocidal plan is portrayed as a worst-case scenario version of something Billy could conceive. This revelation adds complexity to Shetty's character and raises questions about the morality of the system that governs supes.Meanwhile, VP candidate Victoria Neuman arrives on campus for a town-hall discussion with Cameron Coleman, a.k.a Vought's Tucker Carlson. The student body, consisting of both conservatives and liberals, expresses their distrust towards Neuman in different ways. Some conservative-coded characters view her as trying to control them with her talk of supe civil rights, while liberals are dissatisfied with her inadequate assurances. The satirical aim of this situation is slightly unclear, as it seems to be a commentary on various political stances and their contradictions.In the midst of the protests, Marie manages to sneak in and meet Neuman backstage. In a surprising revelation, Neuman discloses that she possesses the same blood-bending powers as Marie, and she was partly responsible for Marie's admission to Godolkin University. Marie seizes the opportunity to inform Neuman about the Woods and hopes for her assistance. However, she receives false assurances and must make a difficult choice. She can either reveal the truth to the world and seek justice or stay on the straight and narrow path to potentially join the Seven and enact change alongside the veep's help.Throughout the episode, the theme of parental figures and their influence on the characters becomes notable. Each character faces pressure from parental stand-ins who claim to want the best for them. Andre, Polarity, Brink, and Shetty all tempt the young characters with promises of success or manipulated affection. However, some characters, like Cate, ultimately choose to cut ties and stand by their friends.As the main villain of this season, Dean Shetty's demise begs the question of where the show will go from here. Killing off characters like Brink, Shetty, and Cardosa early on leaves room for speculation. Neuman possesses the virus, but her significance in The Boys makes it unlikely for her to be killed off in the finale. Furthermore, the true villain of Gen V might not be an easily disposable administrator but rather the system itself.In the closing moments of the episode, Marie and Jordan share a kiss, suggesting progress in their relationship. Sam, on the other hand, shows an inclination towards the darker side, as he becomes more involved in the Neuman protests and reacts strongly to Cate killing Shetty. Andre's absence during Shetty's death is due to his father's health complications, as he suffers a seizure during an interview with Cameron Coleman. Despite their strained relationship, Andre starts realizing that he cannot ignore his father indefinitely.As the episode concludes with the song "Heads Will Roll" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the show demonstrates its knack for on-the-nose music choices that add a touch of humor. Overall, "Sick" delivers unexpected twists and revelations, setting the stage for further developments in the intricate web of relationships and power dynamics within Gen V.