NetflixThe Amazing Digital Circus (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
A woman is caught in a bizarre virtual reality where she and other trapped humans become bound to the whims of an unhinged AI ringmaster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A woman is caught in a bizarre virtual reality where she and other trapped humans become bound to the whims of an unhinged AI ringmaster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series leans left due to its central critique of authoritarian control and unchecked technological power, which leads to the erosion of personal autonomy and psychological manipulation, aligning with progressive concerns about systemic oppression.
The series features a diverse voice cast, though the digital nature of its characters means explicit traditional identity representation is not a primary focus. The narrative centers on psychological and existential themes, exploring individual trauma and agency within a virtual environment, rather than explicitly addressing traditional DEI categories or critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The Amazing Digital Circus offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes through its non-binary character, Zooble, and its exploration of identity and found family. The show avoids stereotypes, presenting complex characters and narratives that resonate with LGBTQ+ audiences, fostering an environment for diverse interpretations of identity within its virtual world.
The film extensively uses Christian symbolism and archetypes, portraying Pomni as a Christ-like redeemer figure and exploring themes of sacrifice and betrayal. While it adopts a Gnostic reinterpretation of the creator God as flawed, the narrative's focus on a virtuous savior figure provides significant positive nuance.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show's characters are original creations for this series. Their on-screen genders are consistent with their initial canonical descriptions and creator statements, indicating no change from a previously established gender.
The Amazing Digital Circus features original characters created for the 2023 animated series. There is no prior source material establishing a canonical race for any character, nor are they based on historical figures. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
8.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
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