NetflixOrphan Black (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
A streetwise hustler is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
AMC+
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A streetwise hustler is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixAMC+PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series explicitly critiques corporate and scientific exploitation, championing bodily autonomy, self-determination, and the power of chosen family and solidarity against systemic oppression, aligning with progressive values.
The series features a visibly diverse supporting cast and prominently showcases strong female leads and positive LGBTQ+ representation. Its narrative critically examines oppressive systems, often personified by traditional power figures, while championing themes of identity, autonomy, and individual freedom.
Secondary
Orphan Black features prominent and positively portrayed LGBTQ+ characters, including a lead lesbian clone, Cosima, whose relationship with Delphine is central and affirming, and a key gay supporting character, Felix. The show depicts their identities with dignity and complexity, framing obstacles as external to their queer identities, thus contributing to a supportive and validating overall portrayal.
The show portrays the Proletheans, a fundamentalist Christian sect, as a dangerous and violent antagonist group. Their religious beliefs are used to justify horrific acts, including forced impregnation and murder, with the narrative clearly condemning their extremism and cruelty.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Orphan Black is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters were adapted with a different gender.
Orphan Black is an original series that premiered in 2013. It does not adapt characters from prior source material, previous installments, or real-world history where their race would have been established. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.3
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.3
N/A
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