Apple TVChasing Life (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
April, an aspiring journalist, is balancing her ambitious career with her family and a new office romance. In an unexpected twist of fate, April learns that she has leukemia.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google Play
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
April, an aspiring journalist, is balancing her ambitious career with her family and a new office romance. In an unexpected twist of fate, April learns that she has leukemia.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series focuses on the universal human experience of a young woman battling cancer, emphasizing personal resilience and the importance of support systems, without promoting specific political ideologies or critiquing systemic issues.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast for its main roles, though it includes visible diversity in supporting characters. Its narrative primarily focuses on the protagonist's personal journey without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Chasing Life features Brenna Carver, a main character whose bisexuality is explored with dignity and complexity. Her journey of self-discovery, coming out, and relationships with both men and women are depicted respectfully. The show portrays her family's acceptance and treats her same-sex relationships with emotional depth, affirming LGBTQ+ identity positively.
The show portrays Christianity, particularly Catholicism, as a significant source of comfort, moral guidance, and community for characters like April's mother, Sara. While characters grapple with doubt and question faith in the face of adversity, the narrative ultimately respects and affirms its role in their lives.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Chasing Life" is an adaptation of the Mexican telenovela "Terminales." A review of the main characters and their roles in both versions reveals no instances where a character's established gender from the source material was changed in the adaptation.
The show is an adaptation of a Mexican series. While the original characters were ethnically Mexican, the actors portraying them were generally considered racially white or mestiza. The American adaptation cast white actors for these roles, which constitutes a shift in ethnicity and nationality rather than a change in broader racial category.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.4
Critic Ratings
7.5
N/A
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