6 Reasons Why Genera+ion Is the Best Show You Might Not Be Watching

"If you're anxiously waiting for season two of Euphoria, then Generation is guaranteed to fill that void. Just like the former, the HBO Max show tells its story by rotating the point of views of its main characters, which also happen to be high school students who are exploring their sexualities and identities. It celebrates diversity, tackles real-life issues head on, and its cast is full of talented young actors. You'll be on the edge of your seat the entire time you're watching." — Monica Sisavat, Editor, Celebrity and Entertainment

"The 25-year old star of Jurassic World and the gone-too-soon Netflix show The Get Down brings his character Chester to life in a big and bold way. Outside of his queer identity, Chester is also brilliantly sarcastic and empathetic towards the kids around him. While he's down to get into a bit of trouble, Smith's character is overall a beloved focal point of the story so far." — Iyana Robertson, Content Director, Entertainment and Trending

"OK, it feels strange to refer to a teenager giving birth in a mall as a 'mystery,' but that's what it is! At the beginning of each episode, we see more and more of an unfolding situation happening a few weeks ahead of the series' main events. One of the characters is having a baby . . . in a bathroom. (Yes, they do acknowledge the existence of I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant.) Who is the mother? Who is the father? What the f*ck is happening? I will keep watching just to find out." — Maggie Panos, Senior Editor, Voices

"This is honestly just shade to Netflix's affinity to cast light-skinned, biracial Black actresses." — Iyana Robertson, Content Director, Entertainment and Trending

"Nothing is worse than starting a show and having to quit watching it halfway through a season because it's become boring. Generation is one of the most ridiculous shows I think I've ever seen, and that's a good thing. The narrative jumps around, yet somehow everything makes sense and you just want every storyline to be resolved immediately. After binge-watching the first three episodes, I was disappointed to find out it drops weekly. At least now I have something to look forward to, and you will too if you check it out. Seriously, the storylines are so outlandish they HAVE to be based in fact." — Grayson Gilcrease, Assistant Editor, Celebrity and Entertainment

"While many teen dramas are presenting a group of characters who are diverse in race and ethnicity, Generation is putting forth a true mix of heterogeneous experiences. A queer Latina student whose mother has been deported, a queer Black student, a bisexual white student, and a heterosexual Black student with gay parents are all included in the leading cast." — Iyana Robertson, Content Director, Entertainment and Trending