6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
American Idol (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
American Idol is rated as neutral/centrist because its core subject matter is apolitical entertainment focused on talent discovery and individual achievement, rather than promoting any specific political ideology. The show balances themes of individual merit and competition with diverse representation and public participation.
American Idol, as a reality singing competition, inherently showcases a diverse array of contestants and judges from various backgrounds. The show's primary focus is on individual talent and personal journeys, and its narrative does not include social critique or negative portrayals of traditional identities.
Secondary
American Idol features openly LGBTQ+ contestants and judges, presenting their identities respectfully as part of a diverse cast. Queer identity is present but not central, neither uplifting nor denigrating, making its portrayal incidental to the main competition narrative.
The show frequently features contestants openly expressing their Christian faith, singing gospel music, and attributing their strength or success to their beliefs. These portrayals are consistently presented with respect and often contribute to the contestants' inspirational narratives, aligning the show's message with the positive aspects of faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
American Idol is a reality competition show featuring real contestants and judges, not fictional characters adapted from source material or historical figures. The concept of a 'gender swap' as defined does not apply to its format.
American Idol is a reality competition show featuring real contestants and judges, not fictional characters with established canonical races from source material. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.8
Critic Ratings
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