The Wilds (2020)

Overview
A group of teen girls from different backgrounds must fight for survival after a plane crash strands them on a deserted island. The castaways both clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they've all endured. But there’s just one twist… these girls did not end up on this island by accident.
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A group of teen girls from different backgrounds must fight for survival after a plane crash strands them on a deserted island. The castaways both clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they've all endured. But there’s just one twist… these girls did not end up on this island by accident.
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The series' central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing patriarchal societal structures and championing female empowerment, diverse representation, and collective healing, even while questioning the unethical methods of the social experiment designed to achieve these ends.
The series features an intentionally diverse ensemble cast of young women from various backgrounds. Its narrative explores themes of identity, societal pressures, and survival, centering the experiences of marginalized groups and offering a critique of traditional power dynamics.
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The Wilds features prominent and affirming portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters. The central lesbian relationship between Toni and Martha is depicted with depth, dignity, and as a source of emotional strength. Other characters' queer identities, such as Dot's bisexuality, are presented naturally and without negative stereotypes, contributing to a largely positive and validating representation.
The series portrays Christianity primarily through Martha, whose faith provides a strong moral compass and source of comfort amidst trauma. While her beliefs are challenged, the narrative frames her faith sympathetically as a genuine source of personal strength.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Wilds is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which any character's gender could have been swapped.
The Wilds is an original series created for Amazon Prime Video. All characters introduced in the show are new and original, without prior canonical, historical, or widely established racial identities from existing source material. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
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