HBO MaxLu & the Bally Bunch (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
Overview
Navigating preschool life can be tricky! Lu the affectionate ladybird is used to getting her own way - but now, alongside her new classmates, she must learn what it means to be a good friend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Navigating preschool life can be tricky! Lu the affectionate ladybird is used to getting her own way - but now, alongside her new classmates, she must learn what it means to be a good friend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series focuses on universal early childhood social-emotional learning and friendship, addressing common developmental challenges without promoting any specific political ideology or partisan viewpoint.
The movie utilizes a diverse cast of anthropomorphic bug characters to metaphorically represent variety and promote social inclusion through themes of empathy and emotional learning. It focuses on universal preschool experiences without explicitly addressing human racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic diversity, or critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Lu & the Bally Bunch portrays LGBTQ+ characters through normalized, everyday family and social relationships. Same-sex couples are depicted as loving and accepted members of the community, promoting inclusivity for a preschool audience. While some critiques note limited depth, the overall impact is positive and affirming.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show features original anthropomorphic characters whose on-screen genders are consistent with their established canonical portrayals. No characters have been identified with a discrepancy between their on-screen gender and their original canonical gender.
The series features anthropomorphic insect characters, not humans. As such, the concept of human race or ethnicity does not apply to the characters, making a 'race swap' impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
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Critic Ratings
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