Catfish: The TV Show (2012–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.9

Overview

Tackles the mystery and complexities of dating in a digital world. According to an MTV survey of Millenials 18-24 years old, 1 in 4 has online dated, 1 in 2 has a friend who does it and, in the past three years, traffic ...

Starring Cast

Nev Schulman • Max Joseph • Kamie Crawford

Where to watch

Hulu

Philo

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Neutral

Overview

Starring Cast

Nev Schulman • Max Joseph • Kamie Crawford

Where to watch

Hulu

Philo

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The show's central subject of online deception and its resolution through individual truth-telling and personal accountability lacks a clear ideological stance, positioning it as largely apolitical.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The show naturally features a diverse cast of real individuals, reflecting the broad spectrum of people engaged in online interactions. Its narrative primarily focuses on the complexities of online relationships and deception, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: High

Catfish: The TV Show occasionally features LGBTQ+ individuals in its investigations. Their identities are presented as incidental to the main plot, which centers on online deception and its emotional consequences. The show treats all participants, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, with a consistent level of empathy, neither affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identities.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Catfish: The TV Show is a reality series featuring new, real individuals in each episode. It does not adapt pre-existing fictional characters or historical figures whose canonical gender could be altered. The show's premise involves online deception, which may include gender misrepresentation, but this is a plot element, not a gender swap of an established character.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Catfish: The TV Show is a reality series featuring real individuals, not fictional characters with pre-established racial identities from source material or history. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' does not apply.