Jordan Li is one of the most intriguing characters in Gen V (2023-), the Amazon spin-off show of The Boys (2019-). Li was born in Rochester, New York, to Paul and Kayla Li in the early 2000s. Shortly after Jordan’s birth, their parents accepted Vought International’s offer to inject them with Compound V, unknowingly setting their child on a path that would make them both extraordinary and misunderstood. The injection transformed Jordan into a Supe, granting them remarkable abilities that would later define their identity.
Despite the secret influence of Vought, Jordan’s early years were relatively normal. As a child, Jordan was playful and mischievous, often chasing a classmate named Ruby around the playground in third grade — until one day she hit him with a Black Noir lunchbox, knocking out a tooth and leaving a memory that would become both painful and endearing. Later, as Jordan’s powers began to manifest, they discovered the ability to shift between male and female forms. What should have been a moment of wonder and empowerment instead caused turmoil in the Li household. Jordan’s parents, especially his father, struggled to accept what they saw as unnatural, leaving Jordan feeling isolated and misunderstood. Still, this discovery led them to self-identify as bigender, embracing both sides of their identity despite the discomfort it caused those around them.
By sixth grade, Jordan’s understanding of themself deepened when they fell in love with a classmate, Jenny Boccabella. Their relationship was innocent but complicated — Jenny preferred Jordan’s male form, and Jordan obliged, even though it meant suppressing a part of who they were. It was one of Jordan’s first experiences balancing the expectations of others with their own need for authenticity, a pattern that would follow them into adulthood. In high school, Jordan and Ruby reconnected and became close friends again, sharing lighthearted moments like trying on prom dresses together, giving the audience a small but powerful glimpse into Jordan’s ability to live fluidly, finding joy and self-expression.
After graduating, Jordan enrolled at Godolkin University, the prestigious and murky training ground for Supes run by Vought. It was there that they met Professor Richard Brinkerhoff of the College of Crimefighting. Brink recognized Jordan’s potential and helped them gain confidence in their abilities, guiding them to refine their powers and use them strategically. The two developed a strong mentor-student bond, but also something more paternal on Brink’s end, filling the void left by Jordan’s strained relationship with their father.
Throughout Gen V (2023-), Jordan’s bisexuality and bigender identity are woven into their story, and are never treated as spectacle or tokenism. They’re confident and self-assured in who they are, neither defined by their sexuality nor feeling the need to explain it. Both London Thor and Derek Luh, who portray Jordan’s female and male forms respectively, bring warmth and depth to the character, making both sides of Jordan feel equally human and valid. This dual casting allows viewers to experience Jordan’s inner world with rare empathy and respect.
From a childhood marked by misunderstanding to a young adulthood spent fighting for recognition and belonging, they embody the strength that comes from embracing every part of oneself. Their bisexuality and bigender identity are never treated as obstacles — instead, they are treated as sources of power, empathy, and truth. In the morally gray world of Gen V (2023-), Jordan’s courage to exist authentically makes them one of the most human characters of all.