Apple TVThe Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley (1988)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Martin Short’s Ed Grimley careens through a series of life-affirming and science learning Saturday morning adventures
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Martin Short’s Ed Grimley careens through a series of life-affirming and science learning Saturday morning adventures
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on surreal, character-driven comedy about an eccentric individual navigating an absurd world positions it as neutral, as it lacks any explicit promotion of progressive or conservative ideologies.
This animated series from the late 1980s features original characters and a predominantly white voice cast, consistent with animation practices of its time. Its narrative focuses on absurdist comedy and does not engage with social commentary or critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The animated series 'The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley' does not contain any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the titular character's bizarre comedic escapades, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in its storylines.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The animated series is based on the character Ed Grimley, who was consistently portrayed as male in his original appearances. The show maintains Ed Grimley's established gender, and no other characters from prior canon are depicted with a different gender.
The show is a spin-off featuring the original creator and actor, Martin Short, as Ed Grimley. There are no established characters from prior canon or source material who were recast with actors of a different race in this production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
6.4
Critic Ratings
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