Apple TVSuperjail! (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
An eccentric warden and his staff run a bizarre maximum security prison full of dangerous prisoners.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Overview
An eccentric warden and his staff run a bizarre maximum security prison full of dangerous prisoners.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Superjail! receives a neutral rating because its extreme, absurdist, and nihilistic satire of a chaotic prison system primarily focuses on shock value and dark humor, rather than coherently advocating for or against any specific political ideology. The show revels in systemic breakdown and human depravity without proposing any solutions or clear political critiques.
The animated series features a visibly diverse cast, particularly among its background and episodic characters, though its main roles do not appear to be explicitly recast based on DEI considerations. The narrative primarily focuses on surreal humor and satire of authority and human nature, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
Superjail! incorporates LGBTQ+ coded characters and themes primarily for shock value and dark humor. Depictions often involve villainy, crude sexual acts, or humiliation, aligning with a problematic portrayal that lacks dignity or affirmation for queer identities within its chaotic and transgressive narrative.
The show features Alice, a physically imposing guard, who routinely engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male prisoners, showcasing her strength and combat prowess.
The show consistently portrays Christianity through a lens of extreme satire, depicting its adherents and institutions as hypocritical, violent, or absurd. Religious iconography is frequently subverted for grotesque comedic effect, reinforcing a negative view of its manifestations within the Superjail universe.
Superjail! is an original animated series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, establishing their gender within this original context. Therefore, no characters were previously established as a different gender in prior canon or history.
Superjail! is an original animated series that premiered in 2008. Its characters were created for this specific show, meaning there is no prior canon or source material from which a character's race could have been established differently.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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