Disney PlusMalcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
An offbeat, laugh track-lacking sitcom about a bizarrely dysfunctional family, the center of which is Malcolm, the middle of the two brothers who still live at home. His eldest (and favorite) sibling, Francis, boards at ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney Plus
HuluBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
An offbeat, laugh track-lacking sitcom about a bizarrely dysfunctional family, the center of which is Malcolm, the middle of the two brothers who still live at home. His eldest (and favorite) sibling, Francis, boards at ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusHuluDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
Malcolm in the Middle maintains a neutral stance by focusing on the apolitical themes of family dynamics, suburban life, and the absurdities of growing up, offering no explicit political solutions or critiques from a specific ideological viewpoint.
The series primarily features a traditional white, lower-middle-class family as its central cast, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on the comedic dysfunction of this family unit and the challenges of their daily lives, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes as a central element of its storytelling.
Secondary
The series "Malcolm in the Middle" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the comedic and chaotic daily lives of the Wilkerson family, with all depicted relationships and character arcs being heterosexual. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Malcolm in the Middle is an original television series, not an adaptation, reboot, or historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, establishing their gender within its original canon. Therefore, no pre-existing characters had their gender swapped.
Malcolm in the Middle is an original live-action sitcom, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior established race for any character to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
8.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
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