Well I asked the other user because they seemed to have an idea.
The only thing I can think of is like shows that are specifically generational, ie about young-adults/teens but set in the 2020s. But I would suggest that not everyone specifically wants that.
Like, is Pluribus a “Gen-Z” show? Is Andor? Is House of the Dragon? Is Twisted Metal?
I don’t even think many shows now fit a “generation” template.
Tbf I wasn’t asking that in a specifically argumentative way, it’s just the notion is lost on me. To me most shows made in the last decade aren’t aimed at any particular generation - and anyone of any age grou, if they had the interest, could enjoy it.
The only shows I would identify as ‘generational’ would be stuff that is specifically about a specific age-block in a specific time-setting. So a teen drama/YA drama or comedy made now would naturally be for Gen-Z. But if it was 15 years ago, it’d be Millennial.
This is such a weird trend in general in the past few decades. We went from typifying things by decade to typifying them by generation, which makes no sense whatsoever because these generations are still alive. It’s not like everything from 2000-2010 was made for millennials specifically and no one else is allowed to watch them. Shows might have general target age ranges that are taken into consideration in marketing, but amazingly people don’t stay the same age their entire lives and targeting has very little to do with who might actually enjoy a show.
The concept that a specific piece of entertainment, terminology, fashion, or idea belongs to one specific generation and only that generation is extremely silly. Each generation doesn’t just wither up and die once the next generation hits their 20s or whatever. Likewise, there’s nothing stopping a teenager from sitting down and watching Farscape and deciding they love it.
Well I do believe that in a narrow context, it does make sense to identify specific shows and films as “Millennial” or “Gen Z” based on the time they were released, and their focus on specific the lives of age-groups within the plot - as I referred to there. But mostly overall, you’re absolutely right.
It’s impossible to make it through the first episode without the abundant gen z catering slapping you in the face. Just go watch it if you have any doubts
If you’re really saying it’s impossible for a new show to cater to a new audience because it’s based on an older series then I don’t have the energy to argue with you about it. Cheers
What would you characterise as content written specifically for Gen Z?
Needs to be a maximum of 30 seconds long.
Well, you should probably ask Gen Zers that question.
Well I asked the other user because they seemed to have an idea.
The only thing I can think of is like shows that are specifically generational, ie about young-adults/teens but set in the 2020s. But I would suggest that not everyone specifically wants that.
Like, is Pluribus a “Gen-Z” show? Is Andor? Is House of the Dragon? Is Twisted Metal?
I don’t even think many shows now fit a “generation” template.
It’s been around before Gen Z, and isn’t necessarily targeted at them, but: anime
Oh no I’m not playing that game, that’s leading into an argument that I’m not going to have
Tbf I wasn’t asking that in a specifically argumentative way, it’s just the notion is lost on me. To me most shows made in the last decade aren’t aimed at any particular generation - and anyone of any age grou, if they had the interest, could enjoy it.
The only shows I would identify as ‘generational’ would be stuff that is specifically about a specific age-block in a specific time-setting. So a teen drama/YA drama or comedy made now would naturally be for Gen-Z. But if it was 15 years ago, it’d be Millennial.
This is such a weird trend in general in the past few decades. We went from typifying things by decade to typifying them by generation, which makes no sense whatsoever because these generations are still alive. It’s not like everything from 2000-2010 was made for millennials specifically and no one else is allowed to watch them. Shows might have general target age ranges that are taken into consideration in marketing, but amazingly people don’t stay the same age their entire lives and targeting has very little to do with who might actually enjoy a show.
The concept that a specific piece of entertainment, terminology, fashion, or idea belongs to one specific generation and only that generation is extremely silly. Each generation doesn’t just wither up and die once the next generation hits their 20s or whatever. Likewise, there’s nothing stopping a teenager from sitting down and watching Farscape and deciding they love it.
…millenials are old now; their lives are practically over anyway so it’s not like they matter anymore…
Okay boomer.
What movie is that?
Well I do believe that in a narrow context, it does make sense to identify specific shows and films as “Millennial” or “Gen Z” based on the time they were released, and their focus on specific the lives of age-groups within the plot - as I referred to there. But mostly overall, you’re absolutely right.
The recent live action Goosebumps reboots
Goosebumps predates Gen Z.
Do you know the series I’m talking about? 2023. Has Justin Long in it
Or are you saying more generally that it’s impossible for a reboot to target modern audiences?
I’m saying it’s not a particularly Gen Z thing. It appeals just as much to Millennials.
It’s impossible to make it through the first episode without the abundant gen z catering slapping you in the face. Just go watch it if you have any doubts
If you’re really saying it’s impossible for a new show to cater to a new audience because it’s based on an older series then I don’t have the energy to argue with you about it. Cheers