HuluCraig of the Creek (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Craig and his friends, Kelsey and JP, venture out into a kid-controlled wilderness in the creek.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Craig and his friends, Kelsey and JP, venture out into a kid-controlled wilderness in the creek.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluHBO MaxYouTubeDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film focuses on universal childhood experiences, emphasizing imagination, friendship, and community building without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its portrayal of diversity and cooperation is organic to the narrative, rather than a political statement, leading to a neutral rating.
The animated series 'Craig of the Creek' features a visibly diverse cast of characters, including a Black protagonist, integrated naturally into its original concept. The narrative centers on childhood adventures and friendship, maintaining a neutral to positive framing of all identities without explicitly critiquing traditional roles or making DEI themes central to a critical narrative.
Secondary
Craig of the Creek consistently portrays LGBTQ+ characters and relationships in a positive and affirming light. Queer identities are presented as normal aspects of diverse characters, contributing to an inclusive and validating environment without being the sole focus of their characterization or a source of conflict.
The show features Kelsey Pokoly, a skilled warrior character who frequently engages in close-quarters combat. She is depicted using her sword to defeat multiple male opponents, such as the King's guards, in various battles and confrontations within the creek.
Craig of the Creek is an original animated series, meaning all its characters were created for the show. There are no pre-existing characters from prior source material or adaptations whose gender could have been altered.
Craig of the Creek is an original animated series. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior source material or historical basis from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
8.1
Critic Ratings
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