Generation X (2016) User Reviews (4)

Having grown up in this time period, this doesn't not relate to me

[danna21 · 2/10 · 14 January 2023]

I would say this show is 90% political propaganda, 10% reminiscent.

They do call out critical moments in history, that yes, some are political in nature, but then this show goes too far and tries to push a single point of view.

There is no reason to showcase modern politicians and tv taking heads in a show like this just because they are modern politicians and talking heads on TV today. Also, it would have better to stick with icons from the time that are of the same age as those of us that grew up during the era. There were plenty of good actors and sports icons, etc and most of them are still alive today. However this show chose a different route.

Sorry, this show lost my family as a viewer after we pushed ourselves to hang in there (with help from my wife and oldest son.) We made it to episode 3 before cutting it off.

Not worth the time if you want to reminisce.

Deeply flawed premise

[scott-29047 · 3/10 · 9 January 2024]

The biggest problem with this documentary is that it is based on the definition of Generation X as being those born between 1961-1981 which is just flat wrong. I have no idea how they made this entire series without ever looking up the fact that Gen X is between 1965-1980. This galactic mistake leads to false statements about Gen X motivations and the inclusion of Boomers as Gen Xers. This skews the narrative substantially,

Another review on here claims that there is no mention of hip hop which is false. There is an entire episode focused on culture that discusses, hip hop, punk music (more Boomers claimed to Xers), etc.

Not ONE mention of Hip Hop ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?

[tggkbjcjv · 1/10 · 25 January 2023]

For them to spend so much time on Punk Rock and Grunge in episode 1 and not even mention how influential Hip Hop was on Gen X is an oversight that is inexcusable!!

How shortsighted can you be! The hip-hop movement actually evolved from a marriage of DJs and dancers in the punk rock and disco movement! These musicians graffiti artists, activists, early rappers, and singers changed, music forever and Gen Xers was where it started!!

This documentary should not even have been approved!!! In fact, NWA was even shown in a series of clips for one second but there was no mention! Just insulting and an offense to Black Gen Xers!

False claims!

[Marynewcomb2013 · 1/10 · 10 January 2024]

Right off the bat it lies! My generation, Gen X did not start until 1965 and ended December 31 1980!! When it claims 1968 the oldest Xer was second grade is a flat out lie! Three is the oldest a Gen Xer would be! ! So for the first episode to be touching on 1960's & Vietnam is for Baby Boomers! We, (Gen X) had nothing to do with that war! Where this series should have started for being a documentary on Gen X is mid 1970's on! Then the oldest Gem Xer would have been ten and the the mid 1980's is where my generation really started leaving a mark!

Also, my generation is responsible for the decline in good music from 1991 on!! The oldest of my generation was part of some great music in the mid 80's but my generation is responsible for garbage grunge, alternative, nu metal & crap, thug/gangsta rap! These are some areas that should have had real episodic focus, along with other things my generation helped change! If you are a Gen Xer or just curious about my generation, skip this like it's the plague!