Apple TVSpeechless (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central subject matter, focusing on an individual's struggle with trauma and communication, is inherently apolitical, and its narrative solution emphasizes personal resilience and interpersonal support rather than any specific ideological framework.
The series 'Speechless' features visible diversity through its authentic portrayal of a character with cerebral palsy and a prominent Black supporting role. While it strongly advocates for disability inclusion and critiques societal barriers, the narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities.
Secondary
Speechless features Brenda, Kenneth's sister, as an openly lesbian character. Her portrayal is positive, depicting her as a confident and successful individual whose sexuality is a normal aspect of her identity. The show handles the family's initial comedic misunderstanding with quick acceptance and respect, affirming LGBTQ+ lives without resorting to stereotypes or negativity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Speechless" is an original series that premiered in 2016. It does not adapt pre-existing source material or feature characters established in prior works or history. Therefore, no characters exist whose gender could have been swapped from a prior canonical depiction.
Speechless is an original television series that premiered in 2016. It does not adapt any prior source material with established characters or depict historical figures. All characters were created specifically for this show, therefore no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
7.9
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