NetflixHeartland (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound and the bank is about to foreclose. Can they keep the ranch running?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
Peacock
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound and the bank is about to foreclose. Can they keep the ranch running?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixPeacockPhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The decisive factor for the neutral rating is the complete absence of any provided ideological context or narrative solution for 'Heartland', rendering an objective evaluation impossible.
Due to the absence of specific information regarding the casting, character diversity, or narrative themes of 'Heartland', the evaluation defaults to assuming traditional representation and framing. This approach suggests an absence of explicit DEI characteristics in both the portrayal of characters and the central narrative focus.
Secondary
Heartland features a recurring character, Jade Virani, whose lesbian relationship is depicted respectfully and without prejudice. While not a central theme, her relationship is portrayed as a normal and accepted part of her life, contributing to an affirming representation of LGBTQ+ identity within the show's narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show is a direct adaptation of the "Heartland" book series. All major and recurring characters maintain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of gender-swapped legacy characters or historical figures.
The television series "Heartland" is based on a book series where the main characters were established as white. The show's casting for these characters consistently reflects their original racial depiction, with no instances of a character being portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.4
8.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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