8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Malcolm in the Middle maintains a neutral stance by focusing on the apolitical themes of family dynamics, suburban life, and the absurdities of growing up, offering no explicit political solutions or critiques from a specific ideological viewpoint.
The series primarily features a traditional white, lower-middle-class family as its central cast, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on the comedic dysfunction of this family unit and the challenges of their daily lives, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes as a central element of its storytelling.
Secondary
The show frequently uses Christian settings and characters for comedic satire, often highlighting hypocrisy, superficiality, or absurdity in religious practices and institutions. The narrative rarely affirms the virtues or dignity of the faith, instead often aligning with the skeptical viewpoints of the main characters.
The series "Malcolm in the Middle" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the comedic and chaotic daily lives of the Wilkerson family, with all depicted relationships and character arcs being heterosexual. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The television series "Malcolm in the Middle" does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on the comedic exploits of a dysfunctional family, and LGBTQ+ identities, particularly transsexual ones, are not part of its explored subject matter.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Malcolm in the Middle is an original television series, not an adaptation, reboot, or historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, establishing their gender within its original canon. Therefore, no pre-existing characters had their gender swapped.
Malcolm in the Middle is an original live-action sitcom, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior established race for any character to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
8.8
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