PhiloGreenleaf (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
The unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity—greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values—that threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity—greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values—that threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series critically examines power, hypocrisy, and systemic corruption within a prominent religious institution, aligning with progressive critiques of established authority and advocating for truth and accountability.
The series features a predominantly Black cast, focusing on an African American family and their community, which demonstrates visible diversity. The narrative explores internal family and church dynamics without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making such critiques central to its themes.
Secondary
Greenleaf portrays LGBTQ+ characters, notably Kevin Satterlee's coming out as gay and Noah Kendall's bisexuality. The series explores their struggles within a conservative religious setting with empathy, affirming their identities and critiquing the societal and religious prejudices they face.
While "Greenleaf" critically examines the corruption, hypocrisy, and power struggles within a Christian megachurch, it also deeply explores the genuine faith, spiritual journeys, and community support found within the religion. The narrative condemns the abuses of power and individual moral failings, not the core tenets or dignity of the faith itself, often positioning characters seeking truth and justice as sympathetic.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Greenleaf is an original drama series, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical genders to be swapped.
Greenleaf is an original television series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which characters could have been race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
6.8
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