Queen Cleopatra (2023)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 2.0

Overview

Netflix docudrama about Queen Cleopatra of Egypt of the Ptolemaic lineage from Macedonia, Greece, that ruled for 21 years, between the years 51 BC and 30 BC, ending with her suicide....

Starring Cast

Jada Pinkett Smith • Adele James • Craig Russell

Where to watch

Netflix

Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left

Diversity: High

Race Swap: Yes

Overview

Netflix docudrama about Queen Cleopatra of Egypt of the Ptolemaic lineage from Macedonia, Greece, that ruled for 21 years, between the years 51 BC and 30 BC, ending with her suicide....

Starring Cast

Jada Pinkett Smith • Adele James • Craig Russell

Where to watch

Netflix

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Strong LeftConfidence: High

The series' central premise explicitly promotes progressive ideology by re-interpreting history through an identity lens, specifically portraying Cleopatra as Black to challenge Eurocentric narratives and provide Black representation.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

The movie 'Queen Cleopatra' features explicit DEI through its casting choice, portraying a historical figure traditionally understood as non-Black with a Black actress. The narrative further reinforces this by centering on and promoting a specific DEI interpretation of historical identity, challenging conventional historical perspectives.

Secondary

Race Swap: YesConfidence: High

Cleopatra VII Philopator, a historical figure widely established as being of Macedonian Greek (white) descent, is portrayed by a Black actress in the 2023 show, constituting a race swap.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The series 'Queen Cleopatra' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the historical figure of Cleopatra and her heterosexual relationships and political endeavors, resulting in no depiction of queer identities or experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The show focuses on Cleopatra VII, a historical figure whose gender is unequivocally established as female. The series portrays her and other historical figures consistent with their documented genders, therefore no gender swap occurs.