NetflixWaffles + Mochi (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Curious puppet pals Waffles and Mochi travel the world exploring the wonders of food and culture while learning how to cook with fresh ingredients.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Curious puppet pals Waffles and Mochi travel the world exploring the wonders of food and culture while learning how to cook with fresh ingredients.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Waffles + Mochi is an educational children's series that focuses on apolitical themes of food, cooking, and cultural exploration, promoting curiosity and healthy eating habits without explicit political commentary.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, including a prominent Black lead and a wide range of guest stars from various cultural backgrounds, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative positively frames all identities and celebrates diverse cultures through the lens of food, without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The children's educational series "Waffles + Mochi" focuses on food, cooking, and global cultures. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Waffles + Mochi is an original children's series. Its main characters, Waffles and Mochi, are new creations without prior canonical gender. Michelle Obama's portrayal aligns with her historical gender. No established characters have undergone a gender swap.
The show features original puppet characters and real individuals playing themselves or new roles. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, previous installments, or history whose race was altered for this production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
6.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
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