NetflixPortlandia (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
Philo
YouTubeBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixPhiloYouTubeDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The show satirizes cultural trends and excesses often associated with progressive urban environments without explicitly promoting or condemning any specific political ideology, balancing its critique as observational comedy.
The series features a visibly diverse cast of characters and guest stars, though its core is two main actors. Its narrative employs satire to critique various cultural trends, including some associated with traditional identities, without explicitly portraying them negatively or making DEI themes centrally explicit.
Secondary
Portlandia features LGBTQ+ characters, most notably the implied lesbian couple Candace and Toni. While the show satirizes various subcultures, its portrayal of queer identity is generally incidental. The humor derives from character eccentricities and social observations, not from their sexual orientation, resulting in a neutral net impact on LGBTQ+ themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Portlandia is an original sketch comedy series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, prior installments, or history whose gender could be swapped.
Portlandia is an original sketch comedy series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters from other source material whose race could be swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.6
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