Gen V: How do Marie and Jordan discover Shetty's plans for an airborne supe-killing virus?

Marie and Jordan discover Shetty's plans for an airborne supe-killing virus in a rather unexpected and serendipitous manner. While searching for evidence of the Woods in Shetty's office, they unintentionally overhear Dr. Cardosa muttering to himself about "increasing the viral infection rate" and "killing them all." This discovery sends shockwaves through Marie and Jordan, as they realize the extent of Shetty's malicious intentions and the imminent danger it poses to both the students at Godolkin University and supes everywhere.However, this revelation is not the only significant development in the episode. The audience is also taken back to the haunting scene from season one of The Boys, where Shetty's husband and daughter were victims of Homelander's actions. This painful memory serves as the catalyst for Shetty's anti-supe crusade, pushing her to plot a genocidal plan in her quest for vengeance. The parallel between Shetty and characters from The Boys, such as Billy Butcher, is drawn here, highlighting the thin line between anti-hero and villain.As the episode progresses, another key interaction occurs between Marie and Victoria Neuman, who visits the campus for a town-hall discussion. Neuman, previously introduced as a progressive figure aligning with AOC, is later revealed to be connected to Vought. Marie, seeking justice for the atrocities happening in the Woods, confides in Neuman about the truth. Surprisingly, Neuman discloses that she possesses the same blood-bending powers as Marie and played a role in her admission to Godolkin. She offers Marie a choice between revealing the truth or seeking power within the Seven, ultimately leaving Marie torn between her personal quest for justice and her desire to create meaningful change with the help of a powerful ally like Neuman.Throughout the episode, it becomes evident that all the students are grappling with the pressures imposed by parental figures who claim to have their best interests at heart. Andre, for example, finds himself torn between his father's involvement in the administration's conspiracies and his own moral compass. Similarly, Cate experiences the gravitational pull of Dean Shetty's influence but ultimately decides to cut ties and stand by her friends.With the deaths of Shetty and Cardosa, the main villains of this season, some uncertainty lingers regarding the future direction of the show. However, it is suggested that the true villain lies within the systemic flaws of this capitalist hellscape rather than any single individual. The episode concludes with the realization that eradicating a system is a much more daunting task than confronting and defeating individual administrators or bureaucrats.While there are several other key moments and subplots in this episode, such as the blossoming romance between Marie and Jordan and the potential dark side of Sam, it is the uncovering of Shetty's genocidal plans that leaves the audience on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next episode to witness how these revelations will shape the fate of the characters and the larger narrative of Gen V.