6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Nevers (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by depicting a marginalized group ("The Touched") fighting against systemic oppression, prejudice, and patriarchal structures in Victorian society, advocating for their empowerment and a radical reordering of the social order.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through its casting choices, featuring a range of minority actors in prominent roles within a historical setting. The narrative also critically examines traditional societal structures, often portraying established authorities in a negative light while championing marginalized groups.
Secondary
The Nevers features openly gay characters, most notably Augie Bidlow, whose loving relationship with Mundi is depicted with dignity and complexity. Their queer identity is presented as a natural part of their lives, contributing to the show's broader theme of diverse identities and relationships without being a source of ridicule or inherent misery, resulting in a net positive portrayal.
The show portrays Christian institutions and some adherents in Victorian London as largely oppressive, fearful, and hypocritical, particularly in their response to the 'Touched.' The narrative critiques how religion is used to maintain social order and justify prejudice against those deemed different, without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of the faith itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Nevers is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The Nevers is an original series featuring characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.9
Critic Ratings
4.7
N/A
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