HuluCommunity (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Hulu
Peacock
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluPeacockApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The show's core focus on character-driven comedy, meta-commentary, and the formation of a diverse 'found family' is largely apolitical, as it consciously balances critiques of institutional absurdity with satire of performative activism.
The television series 'Community' is built around a clearly diverse ensemble cast, making visible representation a fundamental aspect of its design. Its narrative subtly critiques various societal norms and character archetypes through humor, without explicitly portraying traditional identities in a negative or villainous light.
Secondary
Community features LGBTQ+ elements primarily through Dean Pelton's comedic cross-dressing and ambiguous attractions, which are played for laughs but not presented as degrading. Incidental positive representation includes a mention of same-sex parents. The show's overall impact on LGBTQ+ themes is neutral, avoiding strong affirming or negative arcs.
The show portrays Shirley Bennett's devout Christianity with respect and depth, exploring her struggles with faith and personal flaws while generally affirming the virtues and positive influence of her beliefs. While her judgmental tendencies are sometimes critiqued, the narrative often positions the audience to sympathize with her faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Community is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, establishing their genders within its original canon. Therefore, no characters were gender-swapped from prior canonical or historical portrayals.
Community is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical context, or previous installment from which characters could have been canonically established as a different race before their portrayal in this series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.5
8.0
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.4
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