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Weeds (2005)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
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Overview

After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.


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Bias Dimensions


Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Negative

Overview

After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
Powered by
JustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The show's central premise and ongoing narrative consistently critique drug prohibition and suburban hypocrisy, which are themes strongly associated with progressive discourse. While it features individualistic entrepreneurship, this is presented as a subversive response to a flawed system rather than an endorsement of traditional free-market principles.

The movie 'Weeds' features a diverse ensemble cast, with various racial backgrounds represented in significant roles. Its narrative explores themes of rehabilitation and societal challenges faced by ex-convicts, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.

Secondary

Weeds features LGBTQ+ characters like Jill Price-Gray, whose lesbian relationship is normalized, and Andy Botwin, whose sexual fluidity is explored. While Andy's experiences are sometimes comedic, the show integrates these identities without overt affirmation or denigration, resulting in a largely neutral portrayal where queer identity is present but not central to the narrative's core message.

The series frequently satirizes the hypocrisy and superficiality of Christian-identifying characters and institutions in suburban settings. It portrays adherence to Christian values as often a facade for immoral behavior or as a source of social conformity rather than genuine faith, without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Weeds is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no pre-established canonical characters whose gender could have been swapped.

Weeds is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or historical events. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial depiction to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.9
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7.5

Critic Ratings

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7.0
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N/A

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