Disney PlusFirebuds (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
Set in a fantastical world where talking vehicles live, work and play with the humans who drive them, the series follows a boy and his firetruck as they team up with their first responder friends to help others in their community with problems, both big and small.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney Plus
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Set in a fantastical world where talking vehicles live, work and play with the humans who drive them, the series follows a boy and his firetruck as they team up with their first responder friends to help others in their community with problems, both big and small.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central themes revolve around universal values such as teamwork, community service, and safety, which are presented in an apolitical context. The narrative focuses on practical problem-solving through cooperation rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
The animated series 'Firebuds' incorporates a visibly diverse cast, including biracial families, as an integral part of its original concept. The narrative maintains a positive and inclusive tone, emphasizing themes of teamwork and community without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Firebuds features an affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through June, who has two loving mothers, A.C. and P.J. Their family is presented as a normal and positive part of the community, contributing to a supportive and validating depiction of queer identity without being central to the main plot.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Firebuds is an original animated series created for Disney Junior. As it is not an adaptation, reboot, or historical depiction, all characters are new and do not have pre-established genders from prior canon or history to be swapped from.
Firebuds is an original animated series that introduces new characters without prior established racial identities from source material, previous installments, or historical records. Therefore, no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.9
4.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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