PeacockBel-Air (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Peacock
Apple TV
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PeacockApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Bel-Air is rated as Left-Leaning due to its dominant themes exploring systemic racism, class disparities, and identity politics within the Black community, consistently framing problems from a progressive perspective and championing solutions rooted in social justice and authenticity.
The series 'Bel-Air' features a diverse cast, continuing the legacy of its source material by centering on Black characters and their experiences. Its narrative prominently explores themes of race, class, and identity, providing a nuanced look at societal issues without explicitly portraying traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
Bel-Air features Hilary Banks, a main character who explores her bisexuality. Her journey of self-discovery and relationships with women are depicted with dignity and complexity. The narrative portrays her identity and relationships in a supportive and affirming light, with her family and friends generally offering acceptance.
The series respectfully portrays Christianity as a foundational element of the Banks family's moral compass and community involvement. While not a central theme, it is depicted as a positive influence on their values and actions without critique or satire.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Bel-Air is a dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. All major characters from the original series who are present in Bel-Air retain their established gender, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical source.
Bel-Air is a dramatic reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. All main characters, who were established as Black in the original series, are portrayed by Black actors in the 2022 show, maintaining their original racial depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.0
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