7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Squid Game (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis is an explicit and stark critique of extreme economic inequality and the predatory nature of capitalism, framing it as a systemic problem that exploits the vulnerable for the entertainment of a detached elite.
The series features a culturally authentic Korean cast, reflecting diversity within its setting. Its narrative strongly critiques systemic exploitation, portraying the wealthy, predominantly white and male VIPs as antagonists who profit from the suffering of others, highlighting themes of class and power dynamics.
Secondary
The primary depiction of Christianity comes through Player 244, a pastor who exhibits profound hypocrisy, selfishness, and cowardice. The narrative uses his character to critique individuals who use faith as a facade, without offering any counterbalancing positive portrayal of the religion or its adherents.
The show 'Squid Game' does not depict any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes. The narrative focuses on economic disparity and survival without incorporating queer identities or experiences into its storyline.
Squid Game does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. The narrative is entirely focused on a deadly competition driven by economic desperation, with no depiction of transgender identity or experiences.
The show features female characters who participate in dangerous games and chaotic situations. However, there are no clear instances where a female character individually defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat using skill, strength, or martial arts.
Squid Game is an original series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no instances of characters established as one gender in prior canon being portrayed as a different gender.
Squid Game is an original series, meaning all its characters were created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.9
Critic Ratings
8.6
6.5
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