8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
City of Ghosts (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
Meet the Ghost Club! Their adventures take them all around Los Angeles as they interview ghosts, solve problems and learn about their city's history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Meet the Ghost Club! Their adventures take them all around Los Angeles as they interview ghosts, solve problems and learn about their city's history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central focus on grassroots citizen journalism exposing human rights abuses by a totalitarian regime, coupled with its emphasis on the plight of civilians and the moral imperative of truth-telling, aligns with progressive values of anti-authoritarianism and social justice.
The documentary 'City of Ghosts' features a cast that reflects the real-world diversity of its Syrian subjects. The narrative focuses on their fight against extremism and the human impact of conflict, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes as a primary narrative driver.
Secondary
The animated series "City of Ghosts" features a positive, incidental portrayal of an LGBTQ+ family. One of the main characters, Thomas, is shown to have two mothers, a detail presented naturally and without comment. This depiction normalizes same-sex parenting within the narrative, affirming LGBTQ+ family structures as a natural part of the world without making it a central theme.
The animated series "City of Ghosts" includes a trans woman character, Janet, whose story is handled with care and respect. Her portrayal is affirming, depicting her with dignity and empathy, and avoiding negative stereotypes. The narrative validates her identity and experiences within the show's diverse and inclusive framework.
The series features a Buddhist temple and its community history in Boyle Heights, portraying the faith and its adherents with respect and highlighting its peaceful role in the community's cultural fabric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
City of Ghosts is an original animated series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no instances of characters who were previously established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.
City of Ghosts is an original animated series created for Netflix. All characters in the show are new creations without prior canonical or historical racial depictions, thus precluding any race swaps as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.7
Critic Ratings
10.0
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