I'm Gen Z as well although just barely. I also prefer his depiction under those writers you mentioned and liked Scott until after The Twelve and Eve...
The ponytail thing is a little grating too. It seems like now Jean can only wear her hair in a ponytail (although Maddie is allowed to wear her hair...
As someone who never cared for Maddie in the comics, I'm more impressed by her than Jean in the show so far and find myself almost rooting for Maddie...
I would never have guessed. I have only seen praise from Storm fans about how Ewing is the second coming of Storm and X-Men Red and her solo book are...