Apple TVThe Afterparty (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Nothing is as it seems in this hilarious murder mystery where each suspect's story is told through a different film genre.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Nothing is as it seems in this hilarious murder mystery where each suspect's story is told through a different film genre.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a comedic murder mystery, is inherently apolitical, focusing on individual perspectives and solving a factual puzzle rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. The narrative prioritizes entertainment and character-driven humor over any discernible political agenda.
The movie features a visibly diverse ensemble cast in its original roles. Its narrative focuses on a comedic murder mystery, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The Afterparty (Season 2) positively portrays LGBTQ+ characters through the genuine and complex romantic relationship between Hannah and Grace. Their queer identities are integrated naturally into the narrative, depicted with dignity and respect. The show avoids stereotypes, treating their love story with the same sincerity as heterosexual relationships, affirming the worth of LGBTQ+ lives without making their identity a source of conflict or ridicule.
The show portrays a devout Christian character, Jennifer, with respect and sympathy, highlighting her kindness and moral integrity. While a character's music video satirizes religious hypocrisy, the narrative frames this as a critique of the character's superficiality rather than the faith itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Afterparty is an original series featuring newly created characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for any character's gender to be swapped from.
The Afterparty is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a race swap could occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.2
7.3
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