NetflixShe-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
In this reboot of the '80s series, a magic sword transforms an orphan girl into warrior She-Ra, who unites a rebellion to fight against evil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
In this reboot of the '80s series, a magic sword transforms an orphan girl into warrior She-Ra, who unites a rebellion to fight against evil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing authoritarianism and imperialism, championing diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ representation, and emphasizing empathy and chosen family as solutions to oppression.
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power features extensive intentional diversity in its character casting, including significant representation of characters of color and LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative prominently centers themes of inclusivity, acceptance, and challenging oppressive systems, contrasting a diverse alliance with forces of conformity and control.
Secondary
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power offers a profoundly positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. It features a central queer romance between protagonists Adora and Catra, multiple established same-sex couples, and a non-binary character, all depicted with dignity, complexity, and acceptance. The show normalizes and celebrates diverse identities, framing queer love and relationships as integral and affirming.
The character Light Hope, originally a male entity in the 1980s 'She-Ra: Princess of Power' series, is reimagined as a female AI in 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power' (2018). This constitutes a gender swap for a significant character.
The 2018 animated series "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" features several characters, including Glimmer, Bow, and Perfuma, who were depicted as white in the original 1985 series but are portrayed as different races in the reboot.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
8.5
Critic Ratings
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