Warning: Spoilers ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episodes 1 & 2!Yellowjacketsseason 3 puts a spotlight on a survivor named Gen during the ’90s timeline, but she’s not actually a new character in the survival drama show.Yellowjacketshas a large cast, especially with a focus on two different timelines, but the show continues to highlight more survivors with each season. While some are limited to background characters, a few have been given the chance to get more involved with the story, like Crystal inYellowjacketsseason 2.
One of the fellow teen survivors ofYellowjackets' plane crashconfirmed in season 2 is Gen. Though the character can be seen in season 2, she’s not mentioned by name until season 2. Her involvement inYellowjacketsseason 3’s story might have some viewers wondering if she’s a brand-new character, but that’s not necessarily the case. Gen’s character has undergone some changes followingYellowjacketsseason 2’s ending.
Gen’s Character In Yellowjackets Season 3 Explained
Gen Has An Important Job In The Wilderness
WhenYellowjackets' ’90s timelineis shown in season 3’s premiere, six months have passed since season 2’s ending. Following the tragedy that left the survivors' cabin burning down, the remaining members came together to rebuild. This time around, the teens have built a camp of wooden huts and shelters, in addition to a small garden and a stock of ducks and bunnies. Aside from the food source,Yellowjacketsseason 3 unveils Gen as the primary hunter among the group, who clearly has a bigger role than ever before.
It’s unclear if Gen remains a survivor inYellowjackets' present timeline, but her growing prominence may shed some light on that mystery as season 3 continues.
Natalie is still the Antler Queen, calling the shots and making the tough decisions among the survivors. Based on their living situation, everything seems to be running smoothly for the time being except for the obvious tension growing throughout the camp. All the survivors have their own jobs, and Gen’s hunting is clearly helping the group stay well-fed based on the supply of meat used for their stew dinner. It’s unclear if Gen remains a survivor inYellowjackets' present timeline, but her growing prominence may shed some light on that mystery as season 3 continues.
The Show Has Previously Recast A Teen Survivor In Season 2
As mentioned, Gen might not be familiar toYellowjacketsviewers, and that makes total sense since the character was recast ahead of season 3.Actress Vanessa Prasad now portrays Gen inYellowjacketsseason 3, taking over the role from Mya Lowe, who played the character in the first two seasons. No explanation has been given for the recasting, but it likely stemmed from the fact that Gen’s role is bigger than in previous seasons.
Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 2 Ending Explained: Who Is Stalking Shauna?
Yellowjackets season 3 wastes no time introducing a new mystery into the present-day timeline with Shauna being stalked by a mystery individual.
The show is no stranger to casting changes, seeing asYellowjacketsseason 2 recast Keeya King’s Akilahwith Nia Sondaya. Like Akilah, Gen will likely remain a secondary survivor character outside of the core group of Shauna, Natalie, Misty, Taissa, Van, Lottie, and Travis. Still, Prasad’s role inYellowjacketsseason 3 is something to keep an eye on, especially when looking at her other recent roles. Prasad can also be seen in another supernatural teen drama, playing Kirsten inSchool Spirits, in addition to past roles inTotally KillerandCharmed.
