Prime VideoDaisy Jones & the Six (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
In 1977, Daisy Jones & The Six were on top of the world. Fronted by two charismatic lead singers — Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne — the band had risen from obscurity to fame. And then, after a sold-out show at Chicago's Soldier Field, they called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members finally agree to reveal the truth.
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
In 1977, Daisy Jones & The Six were on top of the world. Fronted by two charismatic lead singers — Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne — the band had risen from obscurity to fame. And then, after a sold-out show at Chicago's Soldier Field, they called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members finally agree to reveal the truth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning due to its consistent foregrounding of female agency, explicit portrayal of reproductive rights as a personal choice, and deliberate inclusion of intersectional identities, all aligning with progressive values through character-driven narratives.
The series significantly expands the roles and backstories of Black and queer characters beyond the source material, centering their experiences of discrimination and agency within the 1970s music scene. It actively subverts traditional narratives and critiques industry sexism and racism, making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The series *Daisy Jones & the Six* features Simone Jackson, a prominent Black queer disco singer whose storyline is central to the narrative. Her romantic relationship and journey of self-discovery are depicted with nuance and respect, highlighting the intersection of race, sexuality, and music history. This portrayal significantly expands LGBTQ+ representation, affirming the worth of queer lives and contributions to the era's culture.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The character Simone Jackson remains female in both the original source material and the on-screen adaptation. While her sexual orientation and romantic storyline were adapted to be queer, her gender identity did not change, thus not meeting the definition of a gender swap.
The casting aligns with the source material for characters with specified races. For characters with unspecified races, the casting does not conflict with prior canon. Nationality shifts are not considered race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
8.0
Critic Ratings
7.1
N/A
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