My Generation

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2010
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 10 out of 20
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Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    80
    The mockumentary conceit has been done to death, especially in sitcoms inspired by "Arrested Development" and "The Office." But it's effective in this drama, lending the characters' monologues both poignancy and also a light layer of satire.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    80
    All the performers use the documentary setup to their best advantage, shooting the omnipresent camera knowing, comical and anguished glances, and generally treating it as if it were another character.
  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    80
    Americans in their 20s have few good-time memories in their young-adult lives. If they can be coaxed away from their computers to the television screen, they may find themselves bonding with the characters of the well-acted and intelligently written My Generation.
  5. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    75
    It doesn't sound great on paper: A documentary film crew interviewed a "Breakfast Club"-type group of high school seniors, and now is revisiting them to see how their lives have changed in the 10 years since. It would be interesting if it were real; it's not. Nonetheless, I got drawn into the 3 star drama--because, believe me, these kids have changed.
  6. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    70
    But after an episode, I'm intrigued. My Generation may end up as bad as the mockumentary it contains, but I'd rather watch it try and fail in its messy ambition than watch the competence of a dozen other new shows this fall.

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Most Discussed TV Season of 2010

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Brainstrained
    Sep 26, 2010
    4
    Watch this one quick because this is going to get cancelled quick. The documentary style is plodding and slow, you can see plot twists comingWatch this one quick because this is going to get cancelled quick. The documentary style is plodding and slow, you can see plot twists coming a mile away, and some of the acting is really sophomoric. Not of the characters are particularly appealing or unique, though all are stereotypical. Maybe if this were a 30-minute show it might have a chance, but that sound you hear about the 20-minute mark is viewers turning to another channel.… Full Review »
  2. TvFreak
    Sep 25, 2010
    9
    A really interesting concept. i found this show to be extremely entertaining. it has 'Likeable' characters, that we can ALL relate to. i willA really interesting concept. i found this show to be extremely entertaining. it has 'Likeable' characters, that we can ALL relate to. i will be sticking around around for the rest of the season.… Full Review »
  3. mrcritic
    Sep 24, 2010
    10
    This show was great! Great concept, grea acting, and overall great. This show is an amazing "where are the now" sort of thing, that is soThis show was great! Great concept, grea acting, and overall great. This show is an amazing "where are the now" sort of thing, that is so realistic. A perfect show, and one of the best of the season, for sure.… Full Review »
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