NetflixSolar Opposites (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
A family of aliens from a much better world must take refuge in middle America after the destruction of their planet. Their mission: protect the Pupa, a living super computer that will one day evolve into its true form, consume them and terraform the Earth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A family of aliens from a much better world must take refuge in middle America after the destruction of their planet. Their mission: protect the Pupa, a living super computer that will one day evolve into its true form, consume them and terraform the Earth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixHuluApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Solar Opposites is a broad social satire that critiques human absurdity, consumerism, and societal norms from an alien perspective, without championing a specific political ideology or solution. Its humor often highlights the flaws in various systems and human behaviors, leading to a neutral political stance.
The animated series features a diverse array of human supporting characters, though its primary cast consists of aliens, which inherently sidesteps traditional human racial classifications. The narrative frequently satirizes various facets of human society and culture, yet it does not explicitly center on or negatively critique traditional identities or make DEI themes a central focus.
Secondary
Solar Opposites features LGBTQ+ characters, including the gay couple Tim and Pedro in the Wall subplot, whose relationship is portrayed with dignity, complexity, and heroism. Their love story serves as a respected emotional core. Additionally, Aisha identifies as non-binary without negative framing. The show's overall portrayal is affirming, treating queer identities as integral to characters rather than sources of mockery or degradation.
The show consistently portrays Christianity through a satirical lens, often highlighting perceived human irrationality, hypocrisy, or the commercialization of its holidays and practices. The narrative frequently positions Christian beliefs and institutions as subjects of alien misunderstanding or human absurdity, without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Solar Opposites is an original animated series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters could have been established with a different gender.
Solar Opposites is an original animated series. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior canon or historical basis from which a character's race could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.8
7.2
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