Generation X

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.

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.