NetflixA Different World (1987–1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixPhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Due to the complete absence of information regarding the film's plot, characters, or themes, an objective assessment of political bias is not possible, leading to a default neutral rating.
The series 'A Different World' inherently features a diverse cast and narrative centered around a Historically Black College, exploring various social issues and the experiences of its characters. While DEI themes are central, the show does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles or portray traditional identities negatively as villains.
Secondary
A Different World, while progressive in addressing various social issues of its time, did not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no discernible portrayal of queer identity to evaluate based on the provided rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a spin-off of "The Cosby Show," "A Different World" primarily introduced new characters. The main returning character, Denise Huxtable, maintained her established female gender. There are no instances of characters from prior canon or source material being portrayed with a different gender.
A Different World is a spin-off that introduced new characters whose races were established within the show. The returning character, Denise Huxtable, maintained her established race from The Cosby Show. No characters were recast with a different race from prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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