HuluOnly Murders in the Building (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show's central narrative focuses on an apolitical murder mystery, the formation of an unlikely intergenerational friendship, and the creation of a true-crime podcast, without promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
The series incorporates visible diversity within its main and supporting cast, featuring a Hispanic lead and several prominent roles filled by minority actors. The narrative, however, does not explicitly center on DEI themes or offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities, maintaining a neutral to positive framing.
Secondary
Only Murders in the Building features multiple LGBTQ+ characters whose identities are integrated naturally into the narrative. Relationships like Mabel and Alice's, and Howard and Jonathan's, are depicted with dignity and complexity, treated with the same respect and challenges as heterosexual pairings, contributing to an affirming portrayal.
Oliver Putnam's Jewish heritage is depicted with warmth and humor, showing his family traditions and identity as important aspects of his character. The portrayal is light-hearted but affirming, avoiding negative stereotypes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Only Murders in the Building is an original series with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from previous installments. All characters were created for this show, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
Only Murders in the Building is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this show, thus there are no prior canonical racial portrayals to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
8.5
Critic Ratings
9.6
7.7
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