AMC+Channel Zero (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
A horror anthology series inspired by “Creepypasta” online tales.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
A horror anthology series inspired by “Creepypasta” online tales.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Channel Zero receives a neutral rating because its core conflicts revolve around universal psychological horror, trauma, and the uncanny, rather than specific political issues. The solutions presented are personal and internal, focusing on individual confrontation and survival without advocating for systemic or political change.
The series features visible diversity within its cast, though it does not explicitly recast traditionally white lead roles. Its narrative focuses on psychological horror and supernatural elements, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
Channel Zero features LGBTQ+ characters in its 'Butcher's Block' season, notably the protagonist Alice and her sister Louise. Their queer identities are depicted with dignity and complexity, integrated naturally into the narrative. The show respectfully portrays their loving bond, and the horror elements are entirely external, unrelated to their sexuality, resulting in a net positive portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Channel Zero is an anthology series that adapts various creepypastas. Each season introduces new characters and narratives based on the source concepts. There are no instances where a character explicitly established as one gender in the original creepypasta is portrayed as a different gender in the show.
Channel Zero adapts various creepypastas, which are text-based horror stories that typically do not establish specific racial identities for their characters. Without a clear canonical baseline for character race in the source material, no instances of race swapping can be identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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