Paramount+Fellow Travelers (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
A chronicle of a decades-long volatile romance between two men — from their first meeting during the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare to the AIDS crises of the 1980s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A chronicle of a decades-long volatile romance between two men — from their first meeting during the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare to the AIDS crises of the 1980s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series explicitly promotes a progressive ideology by critically examining McCarthyism and the Lavender Scare as systemic homophobia and political repression, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and civil liberties.
This miniseries prominently features LGBTQ+ characters and experiences, including a queer couple of color, highlighting the historical persecution and resilience of these communities. The narrative critically examines systemic homophobia and political oppression from the McCarthy era through the AIDS crisis, portraying traditional societal and governmental structures as sources of discrimination.
Secondary
"Fellow Travelers" provides a nuanced and powerful portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing historical struggles and the enduring power of love and identity. It depicts complex characters navigating societal oppression with dignity, showcasing authentic intimacy and affirming the worth of queer lives despite external challenges.
The series portrays the Catholic Church's doctrines as a source of profound internal conflict and suffering for its gay adherents, particularly Tim Laughlin. It highlights the oppressive nature of institutional stances that force individuals to reconcile their faith with their identity, without offering significant counterbalancing positive institutional portrayals on this specific issue.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information explicitly states that no characters in "Fellow Travelers" have their on-screen gender differ from their original canonical or historical gender. All main characters are portrayed in alignment with their established identities.
The casting of major characters in 'Fellow Travelers' aligns with their established ethnicity and the historical context of 1950s Washington, D.C. There is no indication that any character was canonically or historically established as one race and then portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
8.4
Critic Ratings
9.0
N/A
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