HuluReservation Dogs (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
Four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's central subject matter, focusing on the contemporary experiences of Indigenous youth, historical trauma, and systemic challenges, inherently aligns with progressive discourse. While it champions community and resilience, these are presented within a framework that implicitly advocates for social justice and anti-colonial perspectives.
The series 'Reservation Dogs' provides significant representation by centering its narrative and casting on Indigenous characters and their experiences. It explores the lives, culture, and challenges of Native American youth, often incorporating critiques of historical and systemic issues impacting their community.
Secondary
Reservation Dogs offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. Respected lesbian elder Teenie and the fondly remembered gay character Daniel are integrated naturally into the narrative. The show depicts an Indigenous community that is generally accepting of diverse identities, presenting LGBTQ+ individuals with dignity and complexity without their identity being a source of ridicule or conflict.
The show frequently satirizes the performative aspects and hypocrisy of Christian institutions and some adherents within the Indigenous community, often contrasting it with the more authentic portrayal of traditional beliefs and highlighting its colonial legacy.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Reservation Dogs is an original series featuring new characters created specifically for the show. It is not an adaptation of existing source material with established characters, nor does it depict historical figures. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Reservation Dogs is an original series featuring new characters created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptation from which characters' races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.3
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.9
N/A
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