Recess (1997–2001)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.8

Overview

Comic tales of a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority....

Starring Cast

Andrew Lawrence • Ashley Johnson • Jason Davis

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Comic tales of a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority....

Starring Cast

Andrew Lawrence • Ashley Johnson • Jason Davis

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

The film critiques an extreme, authoritarian attempt to eliminate childhood play and tradition, championing a balanced view of childhood that values both education and recreation, making its core message largely apolitical and universally appealing.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie 'Recess' features a diverse main cast, including characters of different races and genders, which was integral to its original design. The narrative, however, focuses on universal themes of childhood and friendship without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features Ashley Spinelli, a tough and assertive character, who regularly engages in and wins close-quarters physical brawls against male peers, demonstrating superior strength and fighting ability in playground disputes.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The animated series 'Recess' primarily focuses on the adventures and social dynamics of elementary school children. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the show's narrative, leading to a classification of N/A for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ content.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Recess is an original animated series that introduced its own set of characters. There are no instances of characters from prior canon or source material being portrayed with a different gender in this show.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Recess is an original animated series from 1997-2001, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. Therefore, no characters within the show could have been race-swapped from prior canonical or historical portrayals.