Generation

There's so much going on in Genera+ion, and episodes can fly by in a disorienting flurry of loud colors and pop music, but it knows what it is and what it wants to say.

There's palpable give-and-take energy throughout the young ensemble and even the performances that don't instantly mesh — Sanchez is maybe more naturalistic than the show around her, while Alexander's character demands to annoy you — are still good vehicles for the clever dialogue. The parents are used smartly and sparingly — a couple of one-liners or notes of compassion, and out. The writing and acting in Generation are superior to the directing.

Aims for something between Gen X’s “Freaks and Geeks” and millennial cornerstone “Skins,” though without the shaggy charm and piercing twists that respectively made those series so compelling. “Generation,” though, is undeniably strongest when telling straightforward stories of teen angst and heartbreak — which are, as it turns out, timeless.

The younger Barnz helps lend authenticity to the series, but Genera+ion tends to get lost in gimmicky storytelling devices. It already has the comedy, but it needs to dwell more on real, heartfelt character developments to really shine.

Generation is comfortable just following the kids around and letting them exist. It’s a bit more uneven when things get plottier or when the focus shifts to the grown-ups.

Genera+ion is enamored with the superficial things that make these characters feel contemporary, without showing much interest in what makes them distinctive just as people. ... The teens are mostly appealing, if thinly drawn; their parents are much emptier.

An ambitious but muddled, often cringeworthy show that frequently mistakes shock or bluntness for subversion.

Incredible, relevant, raw and amazing performances! So important to **** and bipoc folks who never saw themselves represented in this light on screen before. Beautiful character arcs and mesmerizing cinematography that adds to the emotional complexity of these characters relationships and interactions. Created by **** people for **** people. I've never felt so seen on screen before this show. Thank you Zelda Barnz for creating such a heartfelt show and giving us this characters that mean so much to me, specially Greta and Riley! HBO would make a huge mistake to cancel the show

As a member of Gen Z, I really feel like this is the most realistic portrayal of my generation that I've seen. You can truly feel that someone who has lived the Gen Z "experience" has had a direct hand in writing this series. Dialogue is so relatable, and so are all of the little details that go into making this underrated masterpiece what it is.

such a great show following **** teenagers just living their best **** lives. best representation i’ve seen in awhile.

This show is amazing it captures the relaxes bright vibes of 80s 90s teen shows with the modern style of what it’s like being young **** insecure and in love.

I wish I had this show growing up. The **** representation, the diversity, the nuance in the characters, and in the storytelling, are all noteworthy. Chester and Arianna alone are reason enough to watch the show but all of the kids from the GSA stand out on the screen.