Apple TVDefending Jacob (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Defending Jacob primarily explores the profound moral and psychological challenges faced by a family when their son is accused of murder, focusing on the ambiguity of truth and the lengths of parental love rather than promoting a specific political ideology. The narrative balances critiques of the justice system with themes of individual responsibility and family loyalty, resulting in a neutral stance.
The series features a predominantly traditional casting for its central family, with diverse actors appearing in various supporting roles without explicit race or gender swaps of established character types. The narrative primarily focuses on a family's legal and emotional struggles, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Defending Jacob features two gay characters, Derek Yoo and Dan Rifkin, both victims of murder. While their sexuality is acknowledged, it is not the central focus or the ultimate cause of their deaths within the narrative's resolution. Their identities are present but incidental to the show's primary themes of crime, justice, and family legacy, resulting in a neutral portrayal.
The character Detective Paul Duffy, who was male in the source novel, is portrayed as Detective Pam Duffy, a female character, in the show adaptation. This constitutes a gender swap for a named, plot-relevant character.
The show adapts the novel 'Defending Jacob,' where characters Lynn Canavan and Sarah Grohl were established as white. In the series, these roles are portrayed by Black and Indian-American actresses, respectively, constituting race swaps.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
8.3
Critic Ratings
7.0
6.1
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