Series synopsis
gen:LOCK is an American animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Rooster Teeth on January 26, 2019. It ended on December 23, 2021. It was created by Gray Haddock. It stars Michael B. Jordan, Dakota Fanning, Maisie Williams and David Tennant.
Fifty years in the future, an oppressive authoritarian force threatens to conquer the world. A daring team is recruited to pilot a new form of weaponized neuroscience that powers devastating mecha, but they must be willing to sacrifice everything to save the world.
Premise
Fifty years in the future, an oppressive authoritarian force threatens to conquer the world. A daring team is recruited to pilot a new form of weaponized neuroscience that powers devastating mecha, but they must be willing to sacrifice everything to save the world.
Premise: Humanity will prevail.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael B. Jordan as Julian Chase (voice)
- Dakota Fanning as Miranda Worth (voice)
- Maisie Williams as Cammie MacCloud (voice)
- David Tennant as Dr. Weller (voice)
- Koichi Yamadera as Kazu Iida (voice)
- Lindsay Jones as Razzle (voice)
- Miles Luna as Miguel “Migas” Garza (voice)
- Chad James as Jodie (voice)
Supporting cast
- Blaine Gibson as Sinclair (voice)
- Gray Haddock as Leon (voice)
Guest cast
- Anisha Nagarajan as Dr. Fatima Jha (voice)
- Matt Hullum as Marc Holcroft (voice)
- SungWon Cho as Heng Li 'Henry' Wu (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | October 11, 2018 | January 31, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 8 | January 26, 2019 | March 9, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | November 4, 2021 | December 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A First Look The newest gen:LOCK recruits have arrived at the Vanguard military base “the Anvil,” and are ready to settle in! That is until Doctor Weller explains there's a few more tests to endure before they're fully accepted into the program… See what's in store for the team when gen:LOCK premieres January 26, 2019 only on Rooster Teeth! |
October 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
Michael B. Jordan on his character Julian Chase You know Michael B. Jordan loves anime - now get an exclusive look at his experience voicing Julian Chase in Rooster Teeth's newest animated show gen:LOCK. |
January 21, 2019 |
| 3 |
Michael B. Jordan on Anime As a long-time anime fan, Michael B. Jordan has a lot to say about the genre. Find out how he got into giant robots, who his favorite villain is, and even settle the greatest anime debate of all time. |
January 24, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Pilot Earth, 2068. City by city, free society is being forcibly absorbed into a vast autocracy. One military force holds the line. One pilot could turn the tide. |
January 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
There's Always Tomorrow Earth, 2072. Chase tries reconnecting with Miranda and the Vanguard. Doc’s new recruits arrive with more than a few questions and one perilous secret. |
January 26, 2019 |
| 3 |
Second Birthday The Colonel raises concerns about Doc’s residency. Chase feels the impact of absence. The new recruits are introduced to the potential of using gen:LOCK mecha for combat. |
February 2, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
When the Leaves Began to Turn As the Union’s Holon army nears the Polity’s final stronghold, Chase preps his team for what could be gen:LOCK’s last stand. |
November 4, 2021 |
| 2 |
The First Strike In 2068, the war between the Union and the Polity begins with a shocking strike on a major stronghold. As Yaz joins the resistance movement, Chase confronts a shocking truth. |
November 11, 2021 |
| 3 |
Buried Pain Grows Poison Trees While General Marin orders a much-needed reprieve, Chase considers the complex implications of his discovery, and Miranda angles for a promotion. Then, a figure from the Polity’s past emerges from the shadows. |
November 18, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Rooster Teeth |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 26, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2021 |
| Runtime | 32 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |