In a comedy atmosphere, this series, follows the daily activity and struggles of three ambitious cousins of immigrants, who are Mexican American, who work on achieving their own dreams, while struggling against saving the old Taco shop of their grandfather, the thing that challenges them.
By telling such specific narratives, they're broadening the definition of not just what it means to be Mexican or Chicanx, but what it means to be American. Gentefied may come up short on focus, but not purpose.
At turns hilarious, scathing, and sweet, Gentefied follows in the tradition of shows like One Day at a Time, Jane the Virgin, and Vida as a series with undeniable heart.
The creative team and the actors make the neighborhood and its residents feel so vivid and inviting that Gentefied evolves into that rare creature: the serialized hangout show.
While direct references to the current political climate and scenes of protest against "colonizers" can feel clichéd, quieter reflections resonate because of their emphasis on the connections between characters.
