NetflixDeath Note (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.2
Overview
Light Turner finds a supernatural notebook and uses it to mete out death, attracting the attention of a detective, a demon and a girl in his class.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Light Turner finds a supernatural notebook and uses it to mete out death, attracting the attention of a detective, a demon and a girl in his class.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily functions as a cautionary tale exploring the ethical and psychological consequences of wielding absolute power, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. It critiques the dangers of unchecked vigilante justice and moral absolutism, presenting a nuanced view of justice that avoids endorsing either extreme.
The movie features explicit racial recasting, notably with a Black actor in a prominent role, which introduces significant diversity. However, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, focusing instead on themes of power and justice.
Secondary
The 2017 film adaptation of Death Note features several main characters, including Light Yagami, L Lawliet, and Misa Amane, who were originally depicted as Japanese in the source manga but are portrayed by actors of different races.
The film 'Death Note' does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its narrative. The story focuses on its core supernatural thriller elements without engaging with queer identity or related social dynamics, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2017 film adaptation of Death Note maintains the established genders for its core characters, including Light, L, and Ryuk, as depicted in the original manga series. No major character's gender was altered from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.5
4.3
Critic Ratings
3.6
4.3
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