HuluThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series balances its exploration of social issues like racism and classism with a strong emphasis on traditional family values, individual responsibility, and upward mobility through education and hard work, resulting in a largely centrist perspective.
The series features a diverse, predominantly Black main cast from its inception, rather than through explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative frequently explores themes of race, class, and identity, offering nuanced perspectives and subtle critiques without explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The series consistently portrays Christianity as a positive influence, underpinning the Banks family's moral compass, community involvement, and celebrations. The narrative affirms the virtues and dignity associated with their faith, presenting it as a source of strength and guidance.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a popular sitcom from the 1990s, did not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The show primarily focused on family dynamics, class differences, and various social issues of its time, without venturing into queer representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an original sitcom. Its characters were created for the series and do not have prior canonical or historical gender baselines from which to be swapped.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an original sitcom from 1990-1996, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific series, establishing their race within its original context. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.9
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