Showrunners are telling authentic Gen Z stories by actually listening to the generation.

Showrunners are telling authentic Gen Z stories by actually listening to the generation. Netflix’s Élite counts on young writers to make sure the show doesn’t miss the mark, while Grown-ish turns to its young talent to let them know the right way to use slang terms like “deadass.” Of course, studio execs today have a resource that past generations didn’t: social media. For instance, Looking for Alaska’s executive producer reads fan chatter to help inform the show. (Variety)