User Reviews

There is some great stuff in this. I love Nathan, and I hate Arianna. And that's kind of the problem with this show: It's so well written most of the time and well acted. But you are also forced to watch some of the most obnoxious, annoying, arrogant, narcissistic characters for 16 episodes. If you're up for that, you can find some beauty in the ugliness.

this is one of the best shows ive ever seen, it is good to see a show where we (**** people) are the main characters for once

So refreshingly real, with PERFECT comedic timing & characters you won’t be able to resist. My life will now be divided into two parts: Before Genera+ion S1 finale & after the Genera+ion S1 finale…

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.

After several episodes, I gave up on both of HBO’s previous shows about teen angst (Euphoria and We Are Who We Are). This look at sexuality and gender identities among a group of Cali teens is lots less angsty and a lot more fun. The show rotates thru episodes when the situations are repeated from a different POV, while others just take them on an escape. There are plentiful drugs and lots of sexual interactions. What makes the series stand out is the snappy dialogue and the enjoyable characters, esp. Justice Smith as the waaay out of the closet, smart Chester. The first episode is the strongest, but there are sufficient surprises and crazy moments to keep the series fresh and entertaining. It was created by Daniel Barnz (screenwriter and director best known for Cake) and his 19-year-old daughter Zelda, so that explains why some of the language is so current. Plus, Barnz’s husband and Zelda’s other dad is also an exec producer, along with Lena Dunham. (5 episodes have been released with 3 more coming this season and the remaining 8 coming whenever.)