A character guide for HBO Max’s “Genera+ion.” Included is information about characters and noteworthy information about the series.
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| Title | Excerpt |
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| Genera+ion: Season 1 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers) | Genera+ion, while flawed, more than makes up for its low points by featuring queer people of color who bring a wealth of diverse stories. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 16 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | All hell breaks loose at Riley's party in the season finale, and we end things with far more drama than happy endings. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 15 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | The episode hones in on a party Megan throws for the kids, with the focus on Chester, Mark, and, once again, Riley. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 14 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers | It's a complete Riley-focused episode, and while she is going through a lot, it's probably one of the most enjoyable episodes in a while. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 13 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Everything is focused on one gay club where we watch recently built relationships begin to crumble. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 12 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | The Cooper dilemma is handled, but despite the compromise made, someone still loses out in the long run. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 11 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | This episode is heavily focused on Riley, Greta, and Greta's family this episode, and that's why it is damn near perfect. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 10 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | While everyone struggles with romance, some encouragement goes a long way and gives most a day/night to remember. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 9 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | In Genera+ion's return, some time has passed, thus allowing for the potential of reconciliation for many – but maybe not Sam. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1 (Part 1) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers) | Genera+ion might represent the next generation of youth dramas which contain a whole new slew of problems, but they all boil down to the same you're used to. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1 Finale/ Episode 8 “The Last Shall Be First” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | In what is billed as the season 1, part 1 finale – Genera+ion leaves us with some hope as the healing process begins after the events of episode 7. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 7 "Desert Island" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | The height of the last episode seemingly was all about prepping us for the fall that happens in this one. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 6 "The Wheels On The Bussy" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | As Riley and Greta get closer, so do Sam and Chester. But, on the opposite end, Naomi and Nathan are this close to killing the other and saying it was an accident. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 5 "Gays and Confused" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | I'd like to start a petition to make Genera+ion about Chester, Riley, and Greta the series regular, and everyone else seen sporadically. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 4 "Pussy Power" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | We're back to focusing on different perspectives of the same day, and one of the big topics is Nathan, post coming out. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 3 "Toasted" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | We learn who is giving birth in the mall bathroom as Nathan becomes the star of his sister's wedding rehearsal and Greta's dreams are deferred. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1/ Episode 2 "Dickscovery" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | As the school goes into lockdown, Naomi is prepping for her first penis, Chester having a slight meltdown, and Arianna pisses you off. |
| Genera+ion: Season 1 Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Genera+ion seeks to break away from young adult show trends by having their characters be three-dimensional people and not primarily defined by a specific struggle. |
General Information About Genera+ion
| Network(s) | HBO Max |
| Created or Developed By | Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz |
| First Aired | 3/11/2021 |
Groups & Organizations
Notable Locations & Items
- Anaheim, California (1.9): They are in or near Anaheim
- Mary’s Hamburger (1.13): A drag club Chester loves
Other Noteworthy Information
Chester (Justice Smith)
Chester (Justice Smith)
The star player of the water polo team, with a 4.1 GPA, Chester is an ideal student – minus consistently breaking the dress code. But while popular and academically stellar, Chester is also a bit lonely. Add in a mother who died of cancer, a grandmother raising him, and her being his only family? Well, it makes Chester feel a longing for something stable and more.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere]
- Astrological Sign (1.2): Chester is a Scorpio
- Grandma Does Have A Brother (1.2): It’s noted Chester’s grandmother does have a brother, so she isn’t his only family, but with him being part of QAnon, Chester isn’t close to him.
- I Knew I Was Gay When (1.3): One of Chester’s first experiences with a penis was when he was 8 and stung by a jellyfish. While he didn’t enjoy getting peed on, seeing a big dick definitely made some other things clear to him.
- Age (1.6): Is 17
- Aspirations (1.6): Wants to live in London, study psychology, art, possibly literature, as well as fashion. Imagines themselves by 40 in a London townhouse overall.
- Shoe Size (1.9): Is a size 10
Quotes & Gifs
I have to leave for me, but I don’t want to leave for you.
— Chester (1.9)
[…] you should know the moment in life you stop apologizing for yourself is the moment you win.
— Chester (Quoting His Mom) (1.11)
Sam (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett)
Sam (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett)
The new guidance counselor, who lived in Tokyo for a year, has a dark sense of humor at times and has quickly become one of Chester’s favorite people.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere]
- Astrological Sign (1.2): Sam is a Virgo
- High School Days (1.4): Sam was a band geek who liked conformity
- Parents’ Divorced (1.11): They divorced 4 days after he left for college
Quotes & Gifs
I’ll always be honest with you, you just might not always like it.
— Sam (1.1)
My closeted self was so inside the box I was designing the blueprints for the box.
— Sam (1.6)
I get you want to blow things up, but like, how big? Just ’cause you don’t want to blow yourself up in the process.
— Sam (1.9)
Greta (Haley Sanchez)
Greta (Haley Sanchez)
Currently living with her Aunt Ana, Greta’s family is from Guadalajara, and she is queer.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere]
- Lockdown Confessions (1.2): Has an interest in sky diving
- Sexuality (1.16): Is asexual
Quotes & Gifs
Riley (Chase Sui Wonders)
Riley in Sam’s office
Riley is a photographer, Greta’s crush, and Nathan’s best friend who got kicked out of her old school, Fairmont, due to a project she did.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere]
- Is It Anxiety Or Something More Serious (1.2): During the lockdown, Riley mentions to Greta she has heartbeat issues. Now, whether this is anxiety or a serious condition dealing with her heart? This isn’t gone into. However, she does note she is claustrophobic, so it could be anxiety.
- Astrological Sign (1.6) Libra
Quotes & Gifs
Fake things can seem real.
— Riley (1.14)
Nathan (Uly Schlesinger)
Nathan (Uly Schlesinger)
Nathan is bi-sexual and has a crush on Chester and his twin sister’s boyfriend Jack – who presents him with the first penis he ever saw.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere]
- Age (1.6): 16
Quotes & Gifs
Naomi (Chloe East)
Delilah and Naomi watching ASMR videos
Naomi is Nathan’s twin sister, whose best friend is Arianna.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere]
- Friendship Length (1.16): Has been friends with Arianna for 16 years
Quotes & Gifs
Jack (Connor Chavez)
Jack (Connor Chavez)
Jack is, well was, Naomi’s boyfriend, who was also messing around with Nathan in secret.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere]
Quotes & Gifs
Arianna (Nathanya Alexander)
Arianna (Nathanya Alexander)
Naomi’s best friend, Arianna, is offensive in a multitude of ways but plays it off under the guise she is edgy. Then, when that doesn’t work, she brings up having gay dads as a defense, especially when she says homophobic things.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2 “Dickscovery”
- Age (1.12): Is 16
Quotes & Gifs
Delilah (Lukita Maxwell)
Delilah (lukita maxwell) (Warrick Page/HBO)
Delilah is a social justice warrior who cares about more things than she can act on, and her caring so much usually leads to her not being invited to things or making friends easily. Such as Arianna, who used to be her friend.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2 “Dickscovery”
- Staying Active (1.2): Delilah is aiming to be in multiple clubs and is mulling over 11 or so clubs
- PREGNANT? (1.3): We learn she is pregnant and giving birth
Quotes & Gifs
Megan (Martha Plimpton)
Megan (Martha Plimpton)
Nathan and Naomi’s mother who struggles with them, especially as their eldest sister gets married.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3 “Toasted”
Quotes & Gifs
Everyone has anxiety, but everyone doesn’t have it the same.
— Megan (1.14)
Ana (Nava Mau)
Greta’s aunt who is taking care of her and who her mother doesn’t necessarily trust with the job. Why? Well, because Ana is far less strict than Greta’s mother, and there is past beef between Greta’s mom and Ana.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3 “Toasted”
- Boyfriend’s Name (1.6): Angel
- I’m Coming Out (1.13): It is revealed Ana is trans
Quotes & Gifs
Joe (J. August Richards)
Joe (J. August Richards) and Patrick
Joe is Arianna’s dad, who is married to Patrick.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3 “Toasted”
Quotes & Gifs
Patrick (John Ross Bowie)
Joe (J. August Richards) and Patrick
Patrick is married to Joe, is one of Megan’s closest friends, and used to be married – to a woman. Also, he used to play electric guitar and be a Born Again Christian. So with Megan being the only one who stayed after he came out, he loves Joe and her for different reasons, but with the same sense of loyalty.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3 “Toasted”
Quotes & Gifs
Mark (Sam Trammell)
Mark (Sam Trammell) participating in a conversation about Nathan and his sexuality
Megan’s husband.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 4 “Pussy Power”
Quotes & Gifs
You never show your whole self to your family.
— Mark (1.15)
J (Sydney Mae Diaz)
J (Sydney Mae Diaz) learning they are a father
One of Chester’s friends, and Delilah’s baby daddy.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 5 “Gays and Confused”
Quotes & Gifs
Sela (Patricia De Leon)
Greta’s mom, Ana’s sister, who is currently in Guadalajara.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 6 “The Wheels On The Bussy”
Quotes & Gifs
Luz (Marisela Zumbado)
One of the star soccer players at the school, who happens to be lesbian, and very into Riley.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 7 “Desert Island”
- An Heir (1.11): Is the heir to Ramon’s Applicance Repair
Quotes & Gifs
I think if you like me, even though I’m an asshole, it’s probably better than you liking me, ’cause you think I’m not an asshole.
— Luz (1.10)
Bomani “Bo” (Marwan Salama)
A self-described neutral good, Bo meets Chester, officially, in the part 1 season finale of Genera+ion season 1 and leaves quite the impression. In fact, he leaves such an impression that Chester pursues his friendship.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1 Finale/ Episode 8 “The Last Shall Be First”
- Family Background (1.10): Is Egyptian
Quotes & Gifs
I find randomness kind of hopeful.
— Bo
Cooper (Diego Josef)
Cooper (Diego Josef) (Warrick Page/HBO)
A chill young man who both Delilah and Naomi have a crush on.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1
Quotes & Gifs
Carol (Alicia Coppola)
Carol (Alicia Coppola) disappointed that Riley put her business out there
Carol is Riley’s mother who is dealing with getting divorced from her husband, who has a new girlfriend almost Riley’s age, and so she retreats into a being named Ginnie who is 5 and represents Carol’s inner child.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1, Episode 9
Quotes & Gifs
Nonna (Nancy Lenehan)
Nonna (Nancy Lenehan)
Chester’s grandmother
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1, Episode 11
Quotes & Gifs
Janelle (Kelly Missal)
Janelle (Kelley Missal)
Riley’s future stepmother.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1, Episode 11
Quotes & Gifs
Wilson (Eric Steinberg)
Janelle and Wilson (Eric Steinberg)
Wilson is Riley’s father who she says she is very similar to, but it seems Wilson is trying to be better – just not in a way that allows Riley the time to adjust or see real change.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 1, Episode 15
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