WAIT... Remember Generator Rex?

[@JordanFringe94]

Thanks so much for watching! Were you a fan of Generator Rex? Do you think it can make a comeback?

[@andrewsanusi8462]

I sure am I do believe it can make an comeback if done well

[@lamplightbeetle7759]

I think any show couldd make a comeback, but Generator Rex really has a decent shot

[@Violetstar22]

Yes! I love this show growing up! I hope so!

[@Kittenfox_55]

I think it should come back, They should ad it to HBO Max Soon it's a good binge watch. Secret Saturdays should be added too.

[@tking4470]

I loved Generator Rex as a kid. A comeback would be awesome if they do it right.

[@andrewsanusi8462]

I remember being such a huge fan of this show as an child although I don’t remember many episodes from It. The only one I remember perfectly was the crossover with Ben 10.

[@MikeJr9284]

Same here. Out of all of the Generator Rex episodes, I remember the Ben 10 crossover the most. Heck, I had no idea Ben 10 and Generator Rex were made by the same company too.

[@porter7647]

Same here exactly haha

[@Deadhead-kq4hr]

They also did a crossover with secret Saturdays to fight argost

[@Deadhead-kq4hr]

Was good show cause it dealt with cryptids another show should get a video on

[@2013DeathMachine]

Fun fact they did a generator Rex and the Ben 10 reboot crossover

[@DonniedrakoE]

Generator Rex is one of those shows where you do desperately wish there was more of, only yo realize it ended as perfectly as it could. It probably will always be underrated but never outclassed.

[@iannamboga7995]

Very articulate

[@painvillegaming4119]

@nemo pouncey which one

[@cephery8482]

If i recall correctly they originally pushed for 4 seasons but were told 3 before they started making the 3rd, so they compressed some of the story. I imagine season 4 would have a longer time focusing on what the world was like with the powered up consortium. Also theres definitely a missing episode where no face gets captured out of the bug jar and then gets back to it by the ending but idk why.

[@scottjs5207]

@@cephery8482 Yeah, Season 3 felt rushed, though that's probably because of the light hearted filler that dragged down the pacing overall.

[@gshsingt8856]

@@cephery8482 Wait, missing as in actually produced and all that but just lost to time?!

[@YungandRekless545]

Such an underrated show that NOBODY ever talks about or remembers. The art direction was waaay better than Ben 10: Alien Force/Ultimate Alien which was airing at the time

[@Iamgoofball1]

Agreed

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

facts

[@Nekoszowa]

Well I always avoided it because it was a rip-off of Inspector Gadged to me

[@Cerebrum123]

@@Nekoszowa I can sort of see where you might think that from purely his abilities, but Generator Rex is not an Inspector Gadget rip off. If you have a way to watch it now, then definitely check it out. It's an amazing series.

[@rexquintonchief5666]

It's crazy how this show reminds me of Ben 10 probably cuz of the art I remember it used to be on mad early morning on Cartoon Network and shii only saw when I was 14 or 15 but never watched it

[@senorlechuga8832]

For a kids show this was quite intense, and I gotta say I really miss darker cartoons like this one

[@AndrewAce.]

Yes, it was pretty radical. But I was always happy to see it.

[@mattia8020]

I agree. Now cartoons are for babies. Just look at the last ben10 and Scooby Doo

[@thegreatgoobert5847]

@@mattia8020 dude scooby doo was always for babys

[@mattia8020]

@@thegreatgoobert5847 yeah kinda... But I was talking about the new character design. Is ugly as fu** and too childish. I can't explain it in other way.

[@personman8734]

This is easily has the most terrifying creature designs among kids shows. Some of the monsters look straight out of the thing.

[@Stelassin]

If this show came out today with more darker/adult tones, it would definitely be up there with the likes of Invincible. The whole nanite concept is super interesting

[@WszystkoZajeteOMG409]

When it first time aired on CN I was like; Eh, next boring punching cartoon. Then it was like: "Oh, his parents are dead" "Oh, scientist sacrificed himself to kill the evil scientist (Van Kleiss)" And then showing us slowly what happened at the nanite laboratory from few perspectives. I think that Rex doesnt know full truth. I wish he ordered these nanites to show him the past and what happened there. You know, he would see everything on his own eyes. I would even add that it shoild have been added so he could make situation where he saved his older brother.

[@Solarstormflare]

idk if it needs to be much darker. I mean in the first episode or so there are multipe dead humans on screen eg the providence agents who went to get rex back

[@WszystkoZajeteOMG409]

@@Solarstormflare Well, its not as dark as it could be. I prefer anime as they show is cruelty of the world. Western cartoons create "sad" history without blood or death. This show was like between regular cartoons and anime.

[@マジンガーZ-u7t]

@@WszystkoZajeteOMG409 It took quite a bit from Evangelion.

[@WszystkoZajeteOMG409]

@@マジンガーZ-u7t Everyone copies from everyone and modifies it

[@revinevan300]

This show had everything: An interesting plot, Great characters, Intense action, Kick-Ass Theme song, and ended in a pretty much perfect way. I will never understand why no one talks about it much. (Outside of maybe the Heroes United crossover)

[@dnzl407]

I only really remember the 1st season to be honest which was the best one out of all 3. After season 1 the quality in story and direction kind of went downhill and by the end of season 2 I lost interest as a kid. I only finished the 3rd season a few years ago when I went back but overall it was a decent show that definitely doesn’t get the recognition it deserves but it made sense when you compared it to shows like Adventure Time and Regular Show which came out around that same time and dominated CN for that decade

[@kennethvellon1667]

I would say (perfect) ending, it was actually left at a cliffhanger. What happened to van kless, that was never answered

[@scottjs5207]

I didn't like the ending much. Call it my more jaded attitude, but I didn't like how Rex kept his memories and didn't really like the elite group or master nanites along with the boring filler throughout season 3. First two seasons were stellar, earlier plot-based episodes in three were too. Still rate this show WAY higher than Ben 10. One of my favorites up there with Tron: Uprising and Sym Bionic Titan.

[@ChaoticTempest]

I agree the music was fantastic, and overall a pretty awesome show!

[@3DMVR]

Mix of being stupid kid who cant pay attention and no streaming so watching it in tbe proper order was hard

[@Animeologists]

This show was a large chunk of my childhood, damn thanks for unlocking that memory for me

[@fun_police8011]

Same. I just got hit with a nostalgia bomb I forgot even existed.

[@banegonzane1787]

When was this popular because I was probably born too late for this show.

[@banegonzane1787]

I was born in late 2010

[@hyperspectrum859]

same i love this show

[@boxandshades412]

@@banegonzane1787 It's not really famous for the general audience but I assume it gained traction when you were still a year old bud.

[@kuroazrem5376]

I actually never thought the show was cancelled given the fact the ending seemed proper to me. The only dissapointing thing was not seeing Circe and Rex getting together.

[@kagisosilindane6632]

Dude at the ending of the episode after he cured everyone in the world, there’s a scene where he’s with Circe and all the gang he met at Tokyo

[@syxpcotic9452]

Fam that's ending wasn't proper

[@mtgUK2015]

@@syxpcotic9452 to be fair, shows having and ending is becoming increasingly rare

[@stine4132]

@@syxpcotic9452 wdym?

[@رزيئة]

I was sad Six and Dr. Holiday didn't end up together. They were so sweet.

[@frogwater237]

I used to LOVE Generator Rex growing up! It reminded me of Ben 10 and Teen Titans. It had a spookiness to it that really drew me in as a kid :)

[@bipolarbear7337]

I think it being cancelled when it was, is a blessing in disguise. I like that it was a definitive ending.

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

agreed

[@chasesong2212]

A couple loose ends but still a pretty good ending

[@AndrewAce.]

Agreed. A good ending is worth way more than a never-ending stream of content...

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

Quality over quantity is always better.

[@Virginny]

​@@mortemincarnatam2836 perish the thought.

[@mechajay3358]

Generator Rex is definitely one of CN's Most Underrated Shows hands down and it'sa shame they didn't treat it well . It's on of Man of Action's Best Work since OG Ben 10.

[@OkRoomer123-]

Couldn't agree with you more

[@vullord666]

I am happy it at least got a nice ending. There’s a strong sense of closure with it. The trouble with shows getting a popular as ben 10 is they struggle to force themselves to continue and get reboots

[@mortarion9813]

@@vullord666 Indeed. I'm thankful that they didn't bastardise it, at least. Generator Rex was my favourite CN show hands down (barring some shows I can't remember), loved it.

[@ManOutofTime913]

That's cause I believe OG Ben 10 was the last time they directly wrote for Ben 10 until the reboot.

[@musikalora]

Gen Rex's pilot episode is one of the best I've ever seen in a cartoon show. The premise and the characters will get you hooked right off the bat. I hope this show makes a comeback. Generator Rex is so underrated!

[@SuperVideoman2012]

I mean its got a proper finale so probably not. its one of those shows you can binge watch and actually has a decent ending so you won't feel bad at the end.

[@DKOIsoul]

Well, things were left unexplained in the end and it seemed like there was a plan to continue the series but there were a bunch of reasons why that didn't happen. I actually doubt it will come back or if it does, it'll be another one of our childhood cartoons that get ruined. I'm sure we can think of some.

[@user-sx4qu4dz9z]

@DANIEL CHUKWUKERE Ok? That is quite obvious, why bold all your words just to say some stupid shit

[@narufan987]

​@@SuperVideoman2012 it got a finale but there were enough unresolved threads that it does feel like they had to end the show before they wanted to

[@jantheking7028]

@@SuperVideoman2012 It didn't have a "proper" finale. Too many things were not resolved. The main villain of the whole series wasn't even beaten yet and neither were his subordinates.

[@dracul2282]

"The names Rex, now thrill me." That line has stuck with me for years! This is one of my all time favorites and it sucks that they cut it when they did

[@TheFenixFallen]

same

[@mysticonranger9598]

For me it was "I N C O M I N G"

[@alpejohnson491]

He's just the goat

[@mylesAdam1]

​@@mysticonranger9598 🗿💯

[@laurwolfxd_3830]

Kid me: Wow this show is awesome! Adult me: Wow this show is awesome! This is hands down one of the most underrated shows ever. If it was released in today's day and age on like Adult Swim or Amazon Prime without limitations it would be hella successful. I'm so glad to have grown in an era where Cartoon Network was badass/awesome. The home of the best shows. Samurai Jack, Ben 10, Generator Rex, Teen Titans, Symbionic Titan, Megas XLR, Secret Saturdays...all simply awesome

[@DanishJaved]

I used to watch this cartoon TV show back in the early days of CN but I missed a few episodes because of an untimely order of it being aired. I just finished rewatching the series again now in its entirety online and it was an amazing experience. I'm grateful for the many childhood cartoons I watched like this one!

[@alexanderchapman6529]

Nothing’s stopping Warner Brothers from rerunning Generator Rex on Adult Swim.

[@VRoseM]

That would be interesting seeing Generator Rex coming to Amazon prime with 3 seasons it could make enough attention and they could revive the show and continue with season 4 😊😊

[@TheRealLastJedi721]

Love how animations like this were so good like it truly made watching them something special where as today the drawings of most shows just looks so lazy

[@jantheking7028]

The art style and animation were great for this show. I could honestly believe it was a 2018 cartoon or something. Not many modern cartoons have such detailed art or animations besides anime.

[@filipvadas7602]

If I remember correctly, one of the major problems with this show for Cartoon Network was the lack of potential variety in the merch for kids, so the show was infinately less profitable for them in comparison to the likes of Ben 10 which was, and still is to an extent, a merch printing machine Still, credit where its due to CN for at least letting the show end on its own terms instead of cancelling it on a cliffhanger or in the middle of a major story arc

[@darkionx]

Generator Rex could have had toys of all his powers as separete kit/action figure if they really wanted. Also they could have introduced forms/variation in the third season.

[@cephery8482]

@@darkionx they did but it doesnt stack up to ben 10. They did so much stuff that’d combine bens aliens and milk it further, rex doing that just makes the character you already know instead of new toys.

[@that1nerdyblackgirl736]

* Secret Saturdays & Sym Bionic Titan has entered the chat*

[@BlueBlazeKing]

@@darkionx Yeah but it would’ve just been the same old Rex figure with a different build, with a lack of variety , toy sales weren’t going to be high. In fact of the market correctly this could’ve worked in their advantage. Maybe do something similar to McDonald’s happy meals toys where you don’t know which build you get until you buy it. Along with that have a contest where the first person to get all 6 builds gets to designs a build for season 2.

[@Cynicalhamptur]

@@darkionx Compared to Ben 10 with all his different aliens, Ben 10's toys had more variety because of his many aliens and villains. Compared to Generator Rex, they can only make so many toys of Rex and his powers which kind of limits the variety of toys they can create as kids would probably feel bored seeing the same person as a figurine again.

[@Jonathan_McConnell]

This show was so funny, but actually very deep when talking about the question “who is family?” Very thought provoking.

[@sleekjupiter7965]

Just like the Fast and Furious franchise

[@ashleylightheart126]

@@sleekjupiter7965 Yeah, but it was actually, you know, good

[@BurnPerimeter]

@@ashleylightheart126 which one's good?

[@ashleylightheart126]

@@BurnPerimeter Generator Rex

[@マジンガーZ-u7t]

Neon Genesis Evangelion too, likely.

[@haruhirogrimgar6047]

Generator Rex sits in a similar spot of Invincible to me. A comic adaptation set in its own continuity with its own heroes, villains, & settings. And both absolutely rocked because of it and the improvements made during the adaptation stages. I hope we continue to get more stories and shows like them.

[@100StepProgram]

Lol imagine if invincible was adapted for Cartoon Network, no gore completely kid friendly, would definitely lose what makes in great. Gen Rex was definitely adapted extremely well to fit on CN as a more mature kids show. I can definitely see the resemblances they share with each other and how great they are

[@cyano3d]

Exactly what came to my mind. The reason why i like invincible is because its so nostalgic and stands out from the cartoons we have right now. I had no idea that CN has become entirely flat styled and looks so boring atleast to me

[@AuriofTheHooligans]

Jk simmon

[@haruhirogrimgar6047]

@Daniel Pepple I literally explained in full my reasoning and didn't bring up any of the casting choices in that. Both shows had fantastic VA performances though.

[@lonewalker1965]

This was honestly that one show for me which I had no interest in at first but after going for a few episodes, it legt... kinda grew on me. Was hooked forever since and have never forgotten of it's existence. Always appreciate covers over this amazing gem of a show!

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

the theme song is banger too.

[@XxSherlockianHeroxX]

This show and Sym-Bionic Titan were two shows that I loved to watch, but didn’t have a consistent way to watch them at the time. I’m glad Gen Rex got an ending: means I can rewatch it and not feel cuck’d.

[@theonebeing981]

I remember how this show prepared me for the Clone Wars, something that is crystal clear in my memory is how many, many, MANY nameless foot soldiers got killed in this show, it also added a lot of character and believable threat to all the enemies that appeared, named or savage EVOs.

[@sofaking9404]

Yeah I remember the foot soldiers getting their ass kicked alot. Eeaten, dismembered yada yada.....

[@Daaninator]

I thought about this series a week ago so good timing

[@elismart13]

re-watch it if you haven't in order s3 is a 9/10

[@Bearvalid]

Literally was abt to pirate this cos it’s not on HBO max

[@6dphantom]

Same here ironic

[@nightday2030]

@@6dphantom Funny thing is, the very first time I'd ever touched this series was through an old java mobile game. Didn't even know it was a cartoon. (Oh yeah, the game sucked btw 😅😅)

[@josbro1457]

This is the most demanded video ever. Seriously this is one of the all time best shows in 2010s

[@vivaswaans4667]

the show still holds up after 10 plus years definitely worth a rewatch

[@levi_octavian]

Rex was one of my first fictional crushes growing up. Although I was still young and don’t remember much of what went on in the series I still sometimes think about it. It was definitely one of my favorite shows it’s good to see it getting some attention.

[@Boi768]

Glad I’m not the only one💀 Like bro, why they made him so fine?????💀💀💀

[@Jadeykins]

Agent Six was mine 😅

[@levi_octavian]

@@Jadeykins Now that I'm older and saw this to jog my memory. Agent 6 is pretty damn fine he's a lovely very man too. Growing up I had a teacher that kinda looked like him and I thought it was strange to say he wasn't bad because of how similar the two looked lmao.

[@nutshot_brawler8466]

Dude, I remember this show, it had so many memorable moments and episodes, like when Rex's brother shows up, the episode where he joins Prominence with Noah to prove that he's good enough to the soldiers, that episode where he street races with those bikers, the timeskip and that heartwarming moment with Breach, so much good stuff

[@harshlarose6670]

I’d honestly love having a more expanded version of the show, however with CN’s current direction, they wouldn’t allow the show to be what it truly is so maybe if Man of Action gets to distribute it elsewhere.

[@Your_Average_Jay]

HBO max would be cool, like how young justice moved there and has a lot less restrictions and several more seasons now. Along with close enough being the adults version of regular show.

[@hannahmetzger6622]

@@Your_Average_Jay I agree. HBO Max would be the _PERFECT_ place to bring back Generator Rex, and also as a place where they can introduce the show to a whole new generation (pun intended) of viewers!! :3. We should make a petition for this. :3.

[@gracekim1998]

@@hannahmetzger6622 mate HBO max isn’t world wide😅 so I disagree. Have it on something we can ALL access would help 😶

[@AndorRadnai]

Maybe on Adult swim, really leaning into the (already quite intense for the rating) body horror, but keeping the feel and humour.

[@OmniversalInsect]

​@@hannahmetzger6622 This didn't age well

[@arif8967]

Oh, man, Multiversus has to have him in the game. He will be so much fun.

[@gracekim1998]

Yeah

[@Supboi]

Agreed

[@arifpiriyev8610]

First time i see someone on youtube with my name

[@Thaligamathor]

wowowoow that would be but you know they'll pick some dumb money pick

[@dizzyheads]

@@Thaligamathor I mean most money picks have tons of people wanting it

[@tengudwn57]

Generator Rex remains my favorite show to come from cartoon network, while Ben 10 and even Chowder come close, Generator Rex holds a very special place in my heart. As someone getting into character design, I can still feel the influence of this show come through more than I'd like to admit when designing characters. It got to the point that my main character was visually identical to Rex and I had to catch myself not to get too close. Though I absolutely bought into it and made his name Caesar because I might as well run with it.

[@sawysauce1256]

I just remember the character dynamics being really good, the way the scientist lady was a motherly figure always rejecting Rex’s light hearted advances. The cool agent guy being edgy but also obviously cared for the team and then a weird jake the dog type character to balance everything. Also I know now rex is European but as a kid I always thought he was latino.

[@tonytotals1411]

Actually he IS Latino ( Half Argentinian 🇦🇷, half Mexican 🇲🇽)

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

I remembered this show. I'm not sure about it's ending, but the beginning few seasons were SO good. The love interest for Rex was an interesting story and the backstory of the Pack and its leader were amazing because it defied the idea that the villains are bad or evil, just that they are misguided. In fact, these guys didn't turn out to be the villains in the end...

[@sirbruno95]

I personally liked Breach more as a love interest. The broken girl healed by the hero trope is one of my favorites. Cirse was meh from what I remember.

[@LadyLeomon]

BioWulf was and still is my best boi 💙🐺💙

[@jakespacepiratee3740]

@@sirbruno95 Plus now technically Breach is the Queen of the remaining EVO's trapped in her Pocket Dimension.

[@brytonup1551]

@@sirbruno95 yesss plus she’s voiced by starfires voice actress and her voice is just 🔥

[@sirbruno95]

@@brytonup1551 I actually haven't heard her english voice. I watched the Latin American dub as it aired in my country.

[@LocalTorchwoodIntern]

I REMEMBER REX SO MUCH. GOD IT WAS SUCH A BANGER OF A SHOW I ENJOYED SO MUCH. I too read the comics a bit after getting into the series again years after it aired and man I miss this series. I remember the nights when it aired cause it would mean my father and I watching Clone Wars while catching this show afterwards. The episode were Breach is first introduced is the one I remember the most!

[@2013Fangirl]

Breach was an awesome character. I loved the episode where she took Rex to her pocket dimension.

[@hxbert_7143]

I loved this show so much.It has a great characters,animation,story and everything.Wish it could stay on tv little longer.

[@lukedelameter7961]

I still remember the time slot and bumper that played when the block started! *”YOU. ARE. HERE.”*

[@59slayer]

I still remember how terrifying Breach is after that episode where she kidnapped Rex and took him into her own pocket dimension where she keeps her “things”

[@naighto2502]

It started to feel like Silent Hill from that point on

[@IntrovertedProgression]

I will not forget this, it was one of my fave childhood cartoon

[@Theilleste4k]

This show was SOOOOOO ahead of it’s time. I’d love a revival or reboot.

[@Eilipei]

I do like that generator rex ended the way it wanted to than getting unnecessarily dragged out, as I think it manages to tell what it wanted to tell very successfully, while tying up all the plot points they wanted. It's just so unfortunate it's so underrated despite all it's good, I liked it more than Ben 10. It's very bitter sweet.

[@Cynicalhamptur]

I wouldn't exactly say that it ended the way they show runners wanted it to end. Imo, season 3 was really rushed and kinda ended on a cliffhanger as the pack are still around, and there is one scene where Breach is seen teleporting Van Kleiss away, hinting that the pack will return once again. I also wouldn't say that it tied up all plot lines, considering we still don't really know how the nanite event went down. We were given some flashbacks, but it still didn't tell us the whole story, like what accident cause rex to get his powers? Was it caused by Caesar as he didn't elaborate on what the accident was? Why were the consortium trying to get powers? Like why not money? Considering those people are wealthy and definitely in the high tier.

[@munken7673]

@@Cynicalhamptur they wanted the power so they could live forever and i am not sure about Rex’s accident probably your average traffic accident i don’t Think it was that important to the plot. And Sorry for my bad english not my first language.

[@spaghetto9836]

As a girl, the shows Generator Rex & XLR stuck with me as CN faves. I never forgot them throughout the years, just their names. Now I desperately want a Rex reboot similar to Young Justice and Samurai Jack's new seasons (y'know, that matured with their audiences so they're now allowed to be darker). I feel it'd fit with today's quota of action cartoons, teens would eat it up & so it wouldn't be forgotten. Imagine a series made today that was a mature post-apocalyptic sci-fi, with a hate-to-love teen protag raised as a top agent, who's also a mutant. And you got The Matrix & Hit-Monkey type characters in it. Sounds like something weirdly good you'd watch today; they just need to do it well.

[@mattpace1026]

I don't know. Part of the charm was the fact that it could (usually) be both serious and funny, but I get the feeling that if they rebooted it now it would just be a lot of humorless edginess.

[@spaghetto9836]

@@mattpace1026 Yeah, I get you. But I feel like having a protag like Rex & his cast, mixed with good talent, could lead to an Arcane or Inside Job type adult show. You'd just have to pray it'd be in good hands. 😂

[@gracekim1998]

Yeah I hope that’s allowed too

[@sunnyd6919]

AMENENENENEN

[@yoichinasu7348]

@@spaghetto9836 fun fact, show that will be considered has "adult" in the past has for children.

[@nemonobody88]

DAMN... I remember Generator Rex slapping hard! The story was really interesting and the actions were so good. Character development + good action. What more can you ask for! Bear in mind that I was 20 when it came out. And I enjoyed watching it while I was away from the university back in my hometown while browsing TV. I WAS 20. I WASN'T A KID. And it was still hella interesting to watch.

[@Square31]

I miss this show so much. It was amazing and while it ended well, i am glad they left it open for another possible season.

[@anglexfluffy5669]

Watched this show when I was 11. It sparked a deep interest in me for human biology and technology, as well as a fascination for human transformation and dystopian horror. My favourite episode would be the one where Van Kliess turns Noah into an EVO, and Rex has to turn him back while grappling with the pain of seeing someone close to him be a monster. An awesome show.

[@lemontree9518]

that was the only episode that stuck with me years after watching

[@kingbellos1403]

I remember it as a very very chaotic time where CN seemed to have an idea of what they wanted, but was all over the place. One time they introduced a new block (I think it was Thursday as Friday was still it’s anime stuff) where you had Rex, Ben 10, Symbiotic Titan, Thunder Cats, and such. Then randomly thing would drop off, be added, straight up changed. Like I remember they had the first 2 episodes of Young Justice… and then didnt do another episode of Young Justice for 6 months. Then another week it would advertise a show as being on… and then it would be randomly like 3 hours straight of Ben 10. Then the next week new episode of Rex and reruns of Symbiotic Titan. Just 5-7 shows we see now as cult classics and/or lost gems just being shuffled like a deck of cards every week.

[@lilchief1117]

I loved all of the shows that you mentioned here. I wish CN didn't feel like they needed to dumb down their shows for kids to enjoy them. There's still some good stuff, like Craig of the Creek takes their viewers seriously, but most of the present cartoons are nothing like what we grew up with

[@aztekwarrior8398]

This show was what made me realize what being represented feels like, I really loved this show growing up

[@elongatedmanforever1252]

Yep & it's done well with good characters.

[@CourtneyCoulson]

I was absolutely obsessed with Generator Rex as a kid, it's so underrated. I miss it.

[@m.t.fguard8309]

Jordan: remember generator Rex? Me who watched it every Saturday morning on cartoon Network West: how could I forget it!?

[@Puddledrowner22]

Back when cartoons made everlasting memories I really miss Ben 10 and generator rex

[@mariahs6]

I love this show and all of its body horror. I thought it would terrify me finding out what Nanites did to people, but little kid me was FASCINATED (and really happy they could be changed back, I love me some happy endings!). The action, characters, and theme song are super tight too!

[@AlexT7916]

Man , I remember absolutely loving this show when I was little ... Why do I feel so old ?

[@nick-wl8hf]

Well the shows more then a decade old so yeah

[@AlexT7916]

@@nick-wl8hf But I'm barely even an adult

[@artblock3539]

@@AlexT7916 same here.

[@BannanaPhone11]

I have such a soft spot for this show. I was obsessed with catching each episode as they aired. And I'm so glad that payed off and the show ended pretty satisfyingly.

[@makcraft]

Rex had an amazing story! I lived every episode and maybe stopping on a cool arc was enough, in order not to stretch Rex to the hellhole that is Ben10 now. And I truly see that this show may have inspired Invincible - that is a masterpiece.

[@kmemz]

Generator Rex was one of the last shows on CN I was able to truly enjoy. It had that mature, anime inspired art direction that defined the Man of Action studio; it had a story that I'm still able to get invested in a decade later; the cast, even the single episode characters, all had well defined personalities; and even the villains all seemed to have a valid justification for their actions, even if the actions were wrong in the end, or the justification misled. It was a well thought out show, and really captured the tail end of the peak of CN. The shows that truly marked the end of this era, such as Adventure Time and Regular Show, were good in their own rights, but definitely showed that CN was moving away from a lot of the traits that made it a memorable TV channel. This has only been cemented in stone by shows like Steven Universe, cast in steel with TT:GO, and wrapped in kevlar with yet more adaptations of these styles of shows, such as the newer Ben10 that you mentioned in this video, that I hadn't even heard of before this. Generator Rex can make a comeback, but only if CN is willing to concede on allowing Man of Action to maintain a consistent art and story direction and style with the previous seasons. If the art style is as fatiguing to look at as any other modern CN show, and especially if the story direction is as shallow and immature as I've found most other modern CN shows to be, it just won't work. It *can't.*

[@mart5610]

Kids say Cartoon Network had a sorta comeback renaissance in 2010 with the new logo and Adventure time and Regular Show. But I disagree. I haven't tuned into CN in years thats how unwatchable it is with its endless marathons of 2 shows a day. CN in the 2000s with that cool 04 CN logo was something amazing a lot of people take for granted and just say the 90s. Not counting Cn real at the tail end

[@kmemz]

@@mart5610 Honestly, CN all the way *up* to the 2010's, even the shows from the 80's, it was all a lot better than what we have now. The only CN I ever watch nowadays is the Boomerang side channel they run, and even that's slowly deteriorating as it's starting to see some of the post-Adventure Time shows that have started going off air on the main channel.

[@kay-jay1581]

Honestly I understand if new cartoons it’s not your thing but you should really give them a try. You will probably found something really great and just as good as classic cartoons. If you’re just into gag cartoons like in Boomerang, then you probably should watch anime like that. There’s plenty to choose from. Maybe start with classics like Dr.Slump and Shin Chan

[@KracklinDark]

It sounds like your just not buying into the random humor that permeates new cartoons. That's fine but dismissing an entire generation of media is not nuanced. I suggest Over the Garden Wall, Infinity Train, and Craig of the Creek.

[@mart5610]

@@kmemz i agree. I like Gumball, Regular Show and even Teen Titans Go. But whats on now doesn't even compare to the amount of shows we had throughout the 2000s. Billy and Mandy, Flapjack, Foster's Home, Ed Edd n Eddy new shows can't compete, especially Billy and Mandy and Ed Edd n Eddy lol those 2 shows are probably the best CN has had

[@RhysezPieces]

Generator Rex and Secret Saturdays were an obsession of mine way back when. I would always try to catch new episodes, but I think GR went on a hiatus sometime in S2 and then I started watching some other channel cause I never saw season 3. Now I wanna go back and watch it all the way thru.

[@TheArtofKAS]

I was today years old when I found out this was based on a comic. I cannot state enough the influence This show along with quite a few others had on me for the better. Such an awesome show. And the Ben 10 crossover was also great. Would have loved another crossover though. 👏👏 Also that theme song is STILL FIRE!!

[@RADZone7]

Seriously one of the best and most underrated shows to come out of cartoon network, up there with Clone Wars and Ben 10.

[@Author_Paluthor]

5:18 I love how the soldier holding a drink is in full armour and wearing a mask/helmet.

[@WierdEnuf4Ya]

Generator Rex is one of my all time favorite Cartoon Network shows. It helped kickstart my love for story driven action cartoons. It always makes me sad when I mention it and the people I talk to either have never heard of it or only vaguely know about it.

[@hxbert_7143]

Criminally underrated show,it definitely deserves more attention

[@dragon_ninja_2186]

I loved this show back in the day. Unfortunately I fell off due to that scheduling conflict. But glad to hear that the show had a conclusion that wrapped most stuff up. Maybe one day I’ll go back and check it out for my childhood’s sake.

[@justanotherfollower4693]

Honestly generator Rex was the most anime cartoon, just seeing him jump from a plane/helicopter into a skyscraper Evo, shit gave me goosebumps.

[@brainstorm006]

There were two cartoons back in the 2010s that were killer for me; this and Ben 10. And when that crossover came, boy did I enjoy that a lot. I don't remember the ending of G-Rex, but hearing from you made me to watch season 3 again.

[@guts2657]

I vaguely remembered seeing this show on CN as a kid, so i did myself the favor of properly watching through it. Literally just finished it a couple minutes ago, and im so upset there isnt more

[@sammonsss201]

where can you watch it

[@ThomistReview1950]

Generator rex was and probably still is my favorite cartoon it was Incredible. plus the Ben 10 Crossover is one of the coolest crossovers I've ever seen. such a great show and Such a good video Thanks Jordan for talking making this

[@trace3394]

Man I hope he does Chaotic. These two shows have always been linked in my mind. Not in any real way, just in my brain.

[@kay-jay1581]

Yeah I never really got into the original Ben 10 (I just found him and Gwen very I likable and annoying) I mostly watch it because of the interesting lore and the other characters. But I really loved the series from Alien Force o awards and I never watched the new Ben 10 it just seems pointless.

[@lvincexp3054]

Honestly had to subscribe after this one on my recommended, you keep digging up nuggets of my childhood that sometimes I wondered if ANYONE else remembered at all.

[@rayneingdown]

I absolutely LOVED Generator Rex growing up, and the action adventure days of CN were my childhood. It’s so awesome to see someone speaking so highly of it! I’ve wanted to rewatch it for *years* but couldn’t find it for a decent price for the longest time. I hope to one day own physical copies of all three seasons.

[@yzxz9012]

This series was underrated, i low key like this more than the Ben 10 classic, is something about the atmosphere of this shows that makes me like this so much

[@hash2715]

I loved Generator Rex especially realizing that Man Of Action made it same as Ben 10 which was my top show. It aired around 11-12 pm during my school days at night and I would watch every single episode everyday (sometimes they would get repeated) but one day, they aired the final two episodes and the show was completed and it was a really good way to end the show. What I really liked about it was that it was action packed and leaning towards the mature audience but the plot was awesome too 👌

[@georgediaz1259]

HELL YEAH I DO!! Any Latino who grew up during this time remembers this badass show. He’s one of the only Latin American protagonists on tv that wasn’t a stereotype

[@purnen]

I remember seeing a couple episodes of this as a kid and loving how angsty it was

[@ComicBoy750]

Definitely my favorite show from my childhood! So glad to see a recap of it! Man, I really have to rewatch this at some point. So many great memories!

[@WeebKingdom]

It’s always a good feeling when people remember this show

[@mcjamredtayaban3796]

If there's one thing that keeps this show permanently intact to my memory is it's debut music Revolution, which was made by the band Orange. This turned to become it's S1 opening music which was so memorable that it lasted in my brain far longer for almost more than a decade. Another thing that made me attached to Rex himself was the similarities of his abilities to a video game character, Alex Mercer from Prototype. I was into that game when I was young and seeing a character with a somewhat similar shapeshifting ability but is less edgier and younger, easier to connect with. This show is by far much more better than Ben10 in my opinion, since thankfully the style was preserved unlike Ben10's shifting artstyle throughout the years. Thanks for reminding me of this gem in my past.

[@astropunch101]

To me, 3 Seasons is more than enough. They told the story they wanted to tell, and to me that's good enough.

[@DNstance]

As much I love Gen Rex and would love for it to return, I'm not sure if I'll be ready for another reboot🤧

[@munken7673]

They did samurai Jack so there is hope just a very small one

[@Solarstormflare]

the original show is still awesome and noone can take it away from us

[@QueenHela240]

Reboot would ruin the show with their lazy horrendous artsyle.

[@gymggang46]

This was such a memorable video! Thanks for the dose of nostalgia Fringe!

[@PhoenixEnforcer101]

I loved this show, CN should have given it more love. I didn't even catch the final few episodes or so

[@chlebi_]

I love this channel so much because you always remind me about shows that I have forgotten about but loved as a kid, generator Rex was one of my most favorite shows back in the day, I can't believe I completely forgot about it.

[@nick25oo]

Really great show that sufferers from having no real problems. Everything was good to perfect, so there was nothing that really stood out. Villains was pretty great, heroes side had solid characters, power systems was good, main characters were great, had a good setting variety, music was solid, no bad romantic parings, most mob characters were very unique, humor wasn’t bad, great drama at times, the action scenes were cool to epic, even the characters ages felt great and dozens of other things fell in the same area. Ben 10 had more problems but those problems added to it overall charm, Rex had less problems so nothing really stood out.

[@dexkani9993]

Crazy how true this is

[@tictac2102]

I’m so nostalgic for this show man, I always wished that it went on a lot longer than it did. I wanted multiple seasons of this, for it to get the love it deserved. So disappointed it didn’t go on to meet its “proper” conclusion.

[@jsrocker248]

I hated that I learned afterwards of the 3rd season finale we weren't getting another ongoing season. And do remember that rumor / statement of the show tanking from the get go being because the toy sale wasn't hitting marks like Ben 10 or even at the time SW TCW. This show was peak storytelling and I loved the hell out of it.

[@caseyhartsock2750]

As a fan, I never realized how forgotten by normies this show was. For me I'm reminded of it almost daily when I look at my movie shelf and have it on dvd, next to Ben 10, Teen Titans, and all kinds of animated masterpieces that have had a defining permanent impact in my life. I have never forgotten this show and have actively even referenced it and represented it in artistic designs throughout my life. And I will continue to do. Love this show!

[@darkionx]

I liked generator Rex a lot

[@zetsub0u115]

I recently started my rewatch of Generator Rex because I really loved it as a child, but all of a sudden I just passed at the start of season 2 I really should pick it back up again because it definitely is a great show

[@mevan883]

Where is it at, HBO Max?

[@georgediaz1259]

Where did ya get access to it??

[@zicklane]

Where are you watching it?

[@pit3935]

I wanted to be him as a kid, I still think his ability is so kick ass

[@saltygrim4803]

This show is literally so peak, ahead of its time and I’d kill to get new content of generator rex, it still has so much potential with this well written plot and lore

[@somestormcloakwithanarrowo4671]

It was aired on Toonami on 2013, I still remember some of it. One of my favorites, other than Hot Wheels battle force five, Teen Titans, Ben 10 and others. P.S. the teen version of Ben 10, not the kid

[@nobledacian9574]

This show gave me the best power trips ever as a kid, then later on I discovered the game Prototype which reminded me so much of Generator Rex and I always imagined myself as evil Rex while playing through the power trips I always imagined. Thank you for this video!

[@YourLifeWasting]

This is one character I definitely want to see in that new multiverse game

[@hydrangeyes2170]

I loved generator Rex so much, I remember as time went that the schedule was so weird that more often or not I would miss episodes, honestly didn't know there was a final episode. Hands down the Ben 10 and Rex crossover was so dang cool!!! I really wouldn't mind seeing it come back in anyway, because the premise overall is fun.

[@rohitkulkarni3535]

I spent a big chunk of my childhood watching Generator Rex and imagining my adaptation of it. As crazy as it may sound but I use to imagine it so much that it came to the point where I thought that I'm Rex and had an imaginary friend called Noah. Sounds creepy, right? 😂 I think I had some sorta schizophrenia/ autism back then as I use to play all day in my head and use to draw my imaginations out in the air. I wanted to be like him so badly. The thing that I loved about this show is it was more scientific than ben 10 ever was, this can be called science fiction whereas shows like Ben 10 would more accurately fit into something like science fantasy. Anyways I just loved the show. Kudos to the creators of the Man of Action studios for making this masterpiece!

[@jasonx5292]

_Loved this show, to this day Rex Salazar is my favourite super hero_

[@TheDBZEDITOR]

Van Kleiss was the best part of the show for me and that theme song of his was definitely incredibly well made!

[@alchemistghost8329]

Generator Rex is still one of my favorite cartoons I loved sitting down with my brother and watching it when it was airing. I really wish cartoon network would drop the entire series on DVD or make it easier to hunt down to watch

[@rogeliovaldez9689]

truly a time when cartoons didn't compromise or underestimate its audience's intelligence

[@victorribeiro6772]

Generator Rex is up there as one of the absolute best series I've ever seen, animated or not. The story is fenomenal and it's a shame it ended, but unlike most series, it did have an "ending" that worked great

[@YehudiNimol]

Thanks for reminding me of this show once again (though I never forgot it). I remember being absolutely blown away by the finale and the series in general. Kid me couldn't contain all of this information, however he did remember the experience and how that made him feel. It was awesome. So many fun characters and a plot that doesn't feel oversaturated or too fast-paced that leaves a lot to expect. I wish it would've gotten more attention back in the day. Also, that Ben 10 episode was crazy, and was really fun to watch. It was a weird, but fun crossover

[@Gottaloveaxolotls]

This made me revisit some very treasured memories of my childhood and despite not remembering a single episode exactly, this was such a good video and I hope to see more my guy. Subbed now as the algorithm demands more

[@robertnickles7748]

Yes, very much so. Still one of my all time favorite cartoons. I just didn't think anyone else remembered it.

[@victorl5402]

God, I missed this show. It's one of those shows hidden in the back of your memory until something fond triggers it.

[@dragon_biscuits]

I distinctly remember being 6-8 years old, wanting desperately to watch this show, but it was so dark and dreary in nature that my mom refused to let me watch it. Interestingly enough, I actually turned to other show you've covered before instead - Randy Cunningham 9th Grade Ninja, Heroes: 108, the original Ben 10 ect ect.

[@BuzzFish]

My family didn't have cartoon network when I was growing up, we had "Boomerang" and "Qubo" lol. We got the first gen apple tv as a gift and I remember this show coming out on Netflix. I had such a blast watching it thanks for making this video and reminding me of that.