Paramount+Life Unexpected (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
16-year-old Lux was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted. When she is put back into the custody of her estranged-since-high-school birth parents, Cate and Baze, the three form an unlikely family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
16-year-old Lux was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted. When she is put back into the custody of her estranged-since-high-school birth parents, Cate and Baze, the three form an unlikely family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores the apolitical themes of family formation, parental responsibility, and personal growth as a young woman navigates her biological parents and the foster care system. It focuses on individual journeys rather than systemic critiques or ideological advocacy.
The series features a predominantly white main cast without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on family dynamics and personal challenges, rather than offering critiques of traditional identities or explicitly integrating DEI themes.
Secondary
Life Unexpected features Jamie, a recurring lesbian character whose coming out and relationship are depicted with sensitivity and affirmation. The show portrays her identity as a normal and valid aspect of her character, contributing positively to LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Life Unexpected is an original television series that premiered in 2010. It is not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot of existing material, meaning all characters were created for the show without prior gender establishment.
Life Unexpected is an original television series that premiered in 2010. As an original production, its characters were created for the show and do not have pre-established racial identities from prior source material, historical records, or previous adaptations. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.6
Critic Ratings
7.8
6.9
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