Apple TVShow Dogs (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.7
Overview
Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter and its problem/solution framework focus on universal, apolitical themes like teamwork, personal growth, and basic law enforcement, rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features a cast with visible diversity, though it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in critical portrayals or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
Show Dogs is a family comedy centered on talking animals and a detective plot. The film does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
The film is a family comedy centered on a police dog and his human partner. It does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
Show Dogs is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created specifically for this movie, therefore no character could have been established as a different gender in prior canon.
Show Dogs is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or established legacy characters whose race could be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.0
6.0
Critic Ratings
1.6
3.1
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