Talkin’ about HBO Max’s Genera+ion

Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Thursday, March 11. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
Genera+ion (HBO Max, 3:01 a.m., series premiere, episodes 1-3): “Produced by Lena Dunham, Genera+ion will inevitably be compared to HBO’s other recent offering in the genre, the Zendaya-led Euphoria. The two might tackle similar themes, but Genera+ion is not as heavy with despair. It’s still full of coming-of-age stories that deal with sexuality, familial relationships, and self-identity, but the storylines are presented with a more fun, self-aware energy—an energy that can be summed up with one word: extra. Genera+ion feels like it is doing too much, especially in the beginning. The premiere introduces different characters by showing bits of the same scene from their respective points of view, filling out some backstories in the process. These characters are meant to be relatable—and maybe they are, if only Gen Z is the target audience—but the dialogue writing tends to bog down the series.” Read the rest of Saloni Gajjar’s pre-air review.
Regular coverage
Clarice (CBS, 10:20 p.m.): Special time