HBO Max released the following statement on the cancellation: "We will not be moving forward with a second season of Generation. We are very proud to have partnered with Zelda and Daniel Barnz to faithfully and authentically represent LGBTQ youth with such a diverse group of characters and layered stories. We thank them and our wonderfully gifted cast for all their hard work and collaboration."
The cast featured Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Chase Sui Wonders, with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton.
Zelda Barnz created the series with her father Daniel Barnz. They executive produced with Ben Barnz, Lena Dunham, Sharr White, John Melfi and Jenni Konner.
