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Season 1 – Genera+ion

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High school students explore modern sexuality, testing deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Genera+ion — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Genera+ion's salacious flourishes can feel more try-hard than authentic, but this inclusive portrayal of Gen Z shines when it identifies the universal pains of being a teenager.

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Wenlei Ma News.com.au Adolescence isn't dour 100 per cent of the time, and Generation serves itself well remembering that. Mar 19, 2021 Full Review Drew Gregory Autostraddle There is writing that may continue to feel forced or settle as the show trusts its talented cast. But regardless of where the show goes there's plenty here to entertain - especially for a couple of gay 6th graders to gossip about via Snapchat. Mar 18, 2021 Full Review Kyle Fowle Entertainment Weekly It feels like the show is rolling out big moments while ignoring more subtle, inward-looking opportunities, and steering clear of any real dive into what's motivating these teens and how they're really feeling. Mar 16, 2021 Full Review Michael Cuby them. Genera+ion offers a refreshing take on what adolescents of today actually look like. Sep 27, 2022 Full Review Rich Juzwiak Jezebel Genera+ion is terrible. Oh god is it bad. It is meandering and smug and sketched in the broadest possible lines so that its characters do not do much beyond showing up to represent their assigned identities, like dead-eyed quota fulfillments. Apr 1, 2021 Full Review Fletcher Peters Paste Magazine If you're looking for a show with serious discussions about Gen-Z and the dilemmas of our youth, skip Genera+ion. But if, like me, you just want to unwind with a silly show that'll soothe your mind into a steady lull, check out this zany HBO dramedy. Mar 22, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Blaze O The Freaks and Greeks of the 2020s. An overlooked gem. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Rosaline H It was definitely a good show and a good relresentation of what many teens go through(as a teen). It shows the emotions clear and in a dramatic way to keep you entertained. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/25 Full Review Audience Member It was funny, amazing I liked how it had different point of views amazing! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member literally amazing. Generation is a show that teenagers should be watching (I'm a teen) There is so much diversity with these characters. This has to be easily the queerest show on Tv and I'm here for it. So colourful, lighthearted and funny. The drama and how messy these characters are is great too.. I loved most of the characters tbh. Everything about this show is amazing and it's a shame HBO cancelled this show. At least we got 16 episodes and not just another 6-8 episodes season like we always get with these teen drama shows. I highly recommend watching. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member the best show i've ever seen i'm not even joking Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member this is the most refreshing tv series i have ever watched. it really mirrors how queer teenagers are experiencing and i liked how everyone got their own POVs. its doesn't only focus on few characters, the creators of this show made the delivery of every character's story very smooth. i am hoping that this show will be renewed for another season. everything about the characters are very relatable it HURTS!! i hope that riley and greta end up together because they deserve it, i hope that they will work it out. it is really a show for teenagers, especially queer people, everything about it seems relatable and real. the actors are all great and i think they really really deserve another season so pls HBO i beg of u. i also loved how they portrayed their own characters and how they gave life to it. also the queer representations were great 100%. anyways, watch it if you haven't you won't regret it. #RENEWGENERATION Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Zelda Barnz

Creator

Daniel Barnz

Creator

Martha Plimpton

Megan

Justice Smith

Chester

Chloe East

Naomi

Nava Mau

Ana

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 11, 2021 Pilot While Chester catches the attention of the school's new guidance counselor, Greta learns she can't sneak anything past her aunt; after secrets drive Nathan and his twin, Naomi, apart, he hopes Chester can turn his awful evening around. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 11, 2021 D...scovery The chaos of Club Fair Day is unexpectedly interrupted, forcing the teens to reckon with some difficult truths; just as Naomi decides to take her relationship with Jack to the next level, she makes a startling discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 11, 2021 Toasted Nathan's guilt over what happened with Naomi manifests in a very public declaration, while Chester, Riley and Greta sneak into an aquarium to get high; Nathan once again forces Chester to play hero. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 18, 2021 P...y Power Chester angles to land himself in Sam's office, only to struggle with the guidance he's given; Megan grapples with the rapidly evolving world; Naomi and Arianna help their friend through her highly unconventional birth. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 18, 2021 Gays and Confused When school shuts down, Chester, Riley and Greta spend a blissful and intimate day together; with Chester distracted by a chance encounter with Sam, Greta and Riley explore a deeper level of their relationship. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 25, 2021 The Wheels on the Bussy The GSA embarks on the long-awaited trip to San Francisco; Greta and Riley navigate a new awkwardness; Nathan andNaomi turn a fun game into a merciless sibling takedown; Sam moves his questions for Chester offline. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 25, 2021 Desert Island On the way to San Francisco, Nathan and Arianna are forced to navigate an awkward truth, Riley and Greta struggle to connect, and Chester's admission to Sam sends them both spiraling. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 1, 2021 The Last Shall Be First Chester recovers from his misfire with Sam, Naomi inadvertently shares a private video with her entire family, and Delilah leans on her friends for help making the most important decision of her life. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 17, 2021 Deepfake Back at school, Greta and Riley navigate lingering weirdness from their trip, while Delilah and Naomi fall for the same guy in French class; after Chester braves his first date with Bo, Nathan makes him an offer he can't refuse. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 17, 2021 Built for Pleasure As Chester plays the part of his boyfriend, Nathan returns the favor with unsolicited advice; Greta finds herself caught between family time and a new connection with Luz; Delilah keeps Riley close for an unconventional date with Cooper. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 17, 2021 Absolute Zero Struggling to manage dynamics at home and at school, Riley pours herself into searching for a job; Greta and Luz establish boundaries; Chester and Bo find a spark; Greta's family dinner is full of surprises. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 24, 2021 The High Priestess At Arianna's sleepover, a potentially devastating secret helps inspire a solution to Delilah and Naomi's romantic dilemma. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 24, 2021 There's Something About Hamburger Mary's After Nathan relocates their mother-son date night to a fundraiser for queer youth, Megan is forced out of her comfort zone; Nathan drives a wedge between Chester and Bo; Greta questions her romantic decisions. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 1, 2021 Click Whirr After her father drops a bombshell, a sleep-deprived Riley finds herself at odds with Greta and Ana, dodging Sam and in desperate need of an MIA Chester; meanwhile, Naomi's dental procedure wreaks havoc on more than just her mouth. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 1, 2021 L'Amour Mark goes out of his way to throw a special Valentine's Day celebration for the twins and their friends, but the party has an unexpected effect on his wife; Chester and Bo suddenly land in Megan's protective crosshairs. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 8, 2021 V-Day After the party relocates to her house, Riley struggles to put out all of the fires around her. Details

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Genera+ion — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz
Executive Producer
Lena Dunham, Ben Barnz, Daniel Barnz, Sharr White, John P. Melfi, Zelda Barnz
Screenwriter
Sharr White
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 11, 2021