Andre in Gen V died off-screen between seasons 1 and 2. He died heroically while trying to save his friends during an escape attempt from Elmira Adult Rehabilitation Center. Andre attempted to use his magnetic powers to open a blocked metal maintenance pipe and later tried to force open a huge steel door. Due to overexerting his powers, which he shares a medical condition called neural micro-tears similar to his father Polarity, Andre suffered a stroke and died. His death is a significant emotional turning point in the story, with his friends mourning him and his legacy influencing the season 2 narrative. The show chose not to recast Andre out of respect for the actor Chance Perdomo, who tragically died in real life before season 2 filming began, and instead honored his memory through the character's heroic end and ongoing impact on the story and characters.