NetflixThe Baby-Sitters Club (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily focuses on the apolitical themes of friendship, entrepreneurship, and personal growth among young girls, balancing elements of individual initiative with collaboration and community service.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, accurately reflecting the established characters from its source material. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of friendship and entrepreneurship, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The show features an affirming portrayal of an LGBTQ+ relationship through Dawn's mother dating a non-binary character, Alex. The depiction is respectful, normalizes the relationship, and integrates Alex positively into the narrative, reflecting the show's overall inclusive tone.
The 2020 series adapts characters from the original book series. Mary Anne Spier, canonically white in the source material, is portrayed by a Black actress. Dawn Schafer, also canonically white, is portrayed by Latina actresses. These portrayals constitute race swaps.
The show portrays Christian holidays like Christmas with warmth, focusing on family traditions, community, and kindness, without any critique of the faith itself.
Jewish characters and traditions, such as Hanukkah and a Bar Mitzvah, are depicted respectfully and integrated naturally into the narrative, highlighting cultural richness and community.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2020 series adapts the original book series, maintaining the established genders of all core and significant supporting characters. No character canonically established as one gender in the source material is portrayed as a different gender in the show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
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