Generation (2021) User Reviews

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

[henson-david-lee · 8/10 · 18 March 2021]

I enjoy this series and I am 72. It is not perfect, it is boring in places and it has many dark themes.

When it comes to learning about life, love and living, all teens struggle to learn their identity and where they "fit in," if at all. The only differences between my friends in high school and those you see in this series, is the music, hair styles, Instagram and their ability to actually be themselves, instead of trying to live up to their parent's expectations. In that respect, this series is refreshing.

To prove to you that I am 72, to the director: "If you insist on showing us texting on cell phones, please try to hold the camera steady!" :-)

Don't listen To the negative reviews

[fefekekewwf · 8/10 · 8 July 2021]

I Heard about this show for being a really bad show and all i see is negative reviews but i decided to watch it and i was surprised that I liked it ...I liked the characters and the cinematography was also good ..a lot of songs were actually great...I hope this show doesn't get canceled🙏

Whoa. Let's all take a breath

[therzog-553-799739 · 6/10 · 13 March 2021]

It's not the best show tv show out there but I certainly wouldn't say it's deserving of so many angry 1 star reviews. While I would agree with other reviewers' complaints about the lack of character depth/development, I don't find the characters completely unlikeable.

I've seen 3 episodes and so far it's been somewhat entertaining; not great but far more interesting than most of the dumpster fire tv shows these days *cough* Love Island *cough*. I would agree that the plot is pretty thin so far, and sure, it seems that the creators are perhaps trying a little too hard to be "edgy", but it has held my interest.

In summary, if you're looking for a relatively harmless mediocre teen drama, this show should do just fine.

I feel represented

[biancamedici · 10/10 · 1 April 2021]

As a teenager, I love how this series shows pur conflicts, our fears, our moments of joy and if you watch all the episodes, you'll realize that It actually talks about the battles that we are trying to fight for. Thank you for making this show, we needed it.

Ahead of it's time

[LineYeDie · 9/10 · 2 August 2022]

I think the main reason this show gets such a bad rating is because of its quintessential gen z narrative which a lot of people do not have the experience for. But it is so gen z that when i watch it i can literally see people that i know of within these characters. Teen drama has truly come a long way. So beautiful.

Why so many negative reviews?

[calebamorgan · 10/10 · 25 March 2021]

I expected this series to be extremely bad with all the negative reviews... but it's not. It's no where near perfect or amazing but it's not as bad as some of these people are claiming it is...it's worth watching

Confused.

[watermel0n · 13 March 2021]

Shows like this one make me want to travel to the US, just to see if teenagers really act like this. Giving birth to a baby in a shopping mall's bathroom, looking for instructions on WikiHow and YouTube instead of calling 911? Really?

I've been trying really hard to understand the purpose of the first three episodes, with no success. Sure, it's got LGBT characters, plus an attempt to touch on the mental health subject (which I would say it's good), but sadly, everything else is just... Like, all I see is teenagers whining and getting triggered over the smallest details possible.

To me, the whole story feels like a cringey highschool exaggerated drama, to the point where it's no longer clear whether the show is taking the story seriously or if it's just making fun of the characters.

So, in the end, I'm confused. Sorry.

Edit: After finishing the last episode, I can say that episodes 6 and 8 were OK.

But my confusion remains. The whole baby situation feels (a bit) out of place. It's like it's there just for show, so that we have to go through the whole story of how the characters meet and get along. This ends brutally with the field trip in episode 7, and the transition to the baby situation is done too quickly in episode 8.

It's true that the characters are a bit less annoying towards the end of the series, but some scenes, like the one where Nathan leaves a voice message for Chester, were still exaggerated. I get it, if I were in Nathan's place, I would be nervous too. But come on, you don't mess up a call like that :)

While Genera+ion may not be the worst thing I've ever watched, it's certainly not on my recommendations list.

Thank you for reading, and remember: this is just my view on the show.

Love you all!

Good, but messy

[blebbe · 6/10 · 23 May 2022]

This series started off really good, with interesting characters and stories. The stories of the different teenagers we're all really interesting to follow. But it lacked consistency, especially towards the end. About halfway through it got kind of messy and it was getting harder to understand the characters' actions.

Please Don't Listen to the Haters

[thailanegaming · 10/10 · 21 March 2021]

I've found that when it comes to HBO, people over 30 are going to have an issue with how the teens are portrayed. I'm 18 and I found the show to be believable and raw and beautiful because Its literally happening to me. This isn't a show for close minded adults and immature children.

Harsh

[pablo_moriano · 7/10 · 13 March 2021]

I guess bad reviews come from narrow minded people who get annoyed when sexuality is shown without any hindrance. Well, it's not a hell of a show but it's what it is: real life for teenagers nowadays.

Beautiful

[elilynn · 1/10 · 12 March 2021]

This show is visually stunning. The characters are lovable and relatable.

Love Love Loved It!

[tbenson97 · 10/10 · 23 June 2021]

I honestly have no idea how this show has some bad reviews, it was great from start to finish. It's realistic and has proper representation. I can't wait for season two!

Funny nonsense

[ekimmichael · 6/10 · 5 July 2021]

Even know I'm still waiting the next maybe last episode to be out I've enjoyed the time I've had with the show.

It's really refreshing if you were a teenager or still one you can easily relate to Generation it reminds you of all the confusion, struggle and pseudo end of the world situation that later will turn out to be nothing...it makes no sense at all but that's why I find it funny cause crazy things happen in real life too, it might be too sex flavored cause you have almost every character with some kind of different sexual orientation or relationship than the usual but it's exactly the reason it's beautiful cause we're in this period of time where people need those kind of story to help them see this is the reality we're living in kids are question everything, everything is changing so for people who are trying to deal with LGBTQ+ members of their family or even question their own beliefs system it's a great opportunity to learn and it's a great tool to teach tolerance for difference. I didn't had those kind of story growing up I've always had those boring type of teenagers with one maybe LGBTQ+ representation but now I'm really happy that the new generation get to be raised with those tools that will definitely help them figured out what they want to be in the future.

Those stories can change people struggling to understand sexual orientation spectrum in a way that seeing those character fighting their way out defying society and family pressure to just be who they are and tell themselves if those characters can do that maybe I can too....let's hope that's one of the impacts...

Cringy

[Zythean · 1/10 · 12 March 2021]

To be clear: I do not agree with any of the homophobic negative reviews here. I've loved shows which brought the subject of differing sexuality preferences as an important or even main theme in their story (rewatched Sense8 four times for instance and loved It's A Sin as well), but this is just a heap of cringy, unrealisitc and over the top garbage. Shows like these do more wrong than good for the public opinion on the LHBTI+ community and create totally absurd stereotypes on them.

An Emmy for Justice Smith

[ashton91 · 10/10 · 29 June 2021]

If the world was a better place, Justice Smith would absolutely be a contender for Outstanding Supporting/Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys. What a transformative, brillant performance he gives in this very solid show.

LOVE THIS SHOW

[caylatrout-51478 · 10/10 · 28 June 2021]

This show is the only show where I feel connected to all the characters and storylines. I love everything this show offers! My favorite show I've seen in years!!

Wanted to like it more

[guillorodriguez · 6/10 · 9 July 2021]

Can't decide which fictional character is more self absorbed and obnoxious, Chester in this series or Fraser on We Are Who We Are. Otherwise, I appreciate it's positive queer coming-of-age storyline.

best show ever (NEEDS TO BE RENEWED FOR SEASON 2)

[ellakeresteci · 10/10 · 6 July 2021]

This show is so good! This show is one of the best shows i've seen in awhile. It takes me through such an emotional rollercoaster each episode is so exciting!! HBO MAX needs to renew this show please please!!!

Somewhat watchable.

[matthewhires · 23 March 2021]

Apparently this show was created by an actual teenager, however it sounds like a majority of the lines these actors say are written by a 45 year old. Ever since skins came out there has been multiple attempts to capitalize on the gritty teen melodrama, and this hasn't hit the mark yet. I appreciate that in the teen drama landscape this is by far the most diverse cast of characters we have ever seen, but the writing is almost doing them a disservice. I will continue to watch but in 6 episodes it feels like nothing has happened and it's just vibes. Also what person would give birth in a mall bathroom because they didn't want their parents to find out? Idk this is weird.

Calm tf down ya''ll

[jjpenska · 7/10 · 2 April 2021]

Ok I get it some of ya'll don't like the show because of the inaccuracies, but lets keep in mind its a TV SHOW ITS NOT REAL LIFE! Personally i think it's really funny, and disliking the charecters is kind of the point of the show. I think that this show is pretty good for an HBO original.

Shallow, Erratic, and too Extreme.

[lauramisia · 2/10 · 29 July 2021]

What is with these characters? I feel like every show is more and more about drugs and pregnancy and betrayal. Do people not realize that real life isn't like this? That there's more to high school than the crazy things? People have personalities that are actually deep. They have layers to them. And jesus, people are actually empathetic. Real life is nothing like this show where every scene looks like they're unstable, yelling at strangers, taking their shirts off in the school court yard. Who made this show? Clearly someone who doesn't understand the depth of actual human psychology. I feel like shows like this are only gonna add to the instability of the teenage mind, not benefit it.

WATCH IT BEFORE YOU JUDGE IT

[noahsmithmichael · 10/10 · 12 March 2021]

Genuinely enjoyed it. Pretty accurate depiction of teens in today's society, which I heavily related to. Don't listen to the bad reviews. Watch it for yourself before you judge.

Like a mix of Euphoria and Degrassi

[jonnyandrewryan · 7/10 · 25 March 2021]

Just gonna keep this short. Very decent show. Kinda slow at times, but worth the watch, especially if you're waiting on the next season of Euphoria. Similar vibe, but seems to target a slightly younger crowd.

huh?

[hspvzr · 1/10 · 13 March 2021]

Weird and unnatural script, almost all the characters are intensely unlikeable

Very good cinematography, characters portraiture and stellar music

[alex_iedu · 10/10 · 19 March 2021]

Love it, after the first episode, i had binge watching all available episodes :) All hates agains the series, against the Hbo... boooring.