NetflixExtant (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
An astronaut returns home from a year long solo mission in space. She tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. Her experiences in space and home lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
Paramount+
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
An astronaut returns home from a year long solo mission in space. She tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. Her experiences in space and home lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixParamount+Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Extant explores the ethical and existential dilemmas of advanced AI and alien life, presenting a nuanced view of both the potential and dangers of scientific progress. The series consciously balances competing viewpoints on what it means to be human and the rights of new life forms, without explicitly promoting a single political ideology.
The series features a Black lead actress and an interracial family, contributing to visible diversity in its casting. The narrative, however, does not explicitly critique traditional identities, focusing instead on science fiction themes and the nature of humanity.
Secondary
The science fiction series 'Extant' primarily focuses on themes of artificial intelligence, human-alien hybrids, and family dynamics. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Extant is an original science fiction series that premiered in 2014. All characters in the show are new creations for this specific series and are not adapted from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. Therefore, no character can be considered a gender swap.
Extant is an original science fiction series created for television. All characters introduced in the show are new and do not have pre-existing canonical or historical racial identities from prior source material. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.7
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