NetflixDownton Abbey (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around threats to the traditional aristocratic way of life, with the narrative ultimately championing the preservation of the estate, its customs, and the monarchy through duty and loyalty, aligning with conservative values.
Downton Abbey features traditional casting consistent with its early 20th-century British setting, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on the period's social dynamics without explicit DEI-driven critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Thomas Barrow's gay identity with empathy and dignity. While highlighting the dangers of societal prejudice through his arrest, it ultimately affirms the worth of his search for love and connection. The narrative frames obstacles as external, maintaining a respectful and hopeful stance towards LGBTQ+ lives.
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational and positive aspect of early 20th-century British society, offering moral guidance, community, and comfort. Church services, Christian holidays, and values are depicted with respect, and characters often find strength and ethical direction through their faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a direct continuation of the television series, featuring the same established characters. No character canonically male or female in the source material is portrayed as a different gender in this installment.
The film is a direct continuation of the television series, retaining the original cast for all established characters. New characters introduced are consistent with the historical and canonical racial context, resulting in no instances of race swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.4
6.4
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