“Sinners” drew inspiration from an episode of “The Twilight Zone,” establishing a clear sci-fi link as well. Nonetheless, “Gen:LOCK” distinguishes itself in Jordan’s body of work as a distinctive approach to the genre. With a notable 90% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it is undoubtedly a hidden treasure waiting to be explored on your own.
“Gen:LOCK” centers on Julian Chase (Jordan), as he and his fellow teen soldiers control enormous robot mechs in a battle for liberation. The series was developed by Rooster Teeth, the American production company well-known for the beloved web series “Red vs. Blue” and “RWBY.” Previously exclusive to Crunchyroll and the now-obsolete Rooster Teeth FIRST platform, both seasons of the acclaimed anime are currently available for streaming on HBO Max.