6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mayor of Kingstown (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
In a small Michigan town where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry, the McClusky family are the power brokers between the police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians in a city completely dependent on prisons and the prisoners they contain.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Negative
Overview
In a small Michigan town where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry, the McClusky family are the power brokers between the police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians in a city completely dependent on prisons and the prisoners they contain.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series depicts the brutal realities of the American carceral system and the pervasive corruption within it. However, its narrative champions a pragmatic, individualistic approach to maintaining order through a strong, morally ambiguous figure, rather than advocating for systemic reform, which aligns it with right-leaning themes.
The series features visible diversity within its supporting cast, reflecting its urban setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on traditional identities without portraying them negatively or making explicit DEI critiques central to its themes.
Secondary
The show features Bunny Washington, a prominent gang leader, who is openly gay. His sexuality is depicted as a matter-of-fact aspect of his complex character, neither central to the plot nor a source of ridicule or affirmation, resulting in a neutral portrayal.
The show portrays Christianity within a corrupt and violent world where its moral principles are largely ineffective or ignored by its nominal adherents. Religious institutions and figures are often depicted as either complicit, hypocritical, or powerless against the pervasive brutality, failing to offer genuine solace or guidance.
Islam is primarily depicted within the prison system as a source of group identity and cohesion among inmates. While offering a form of structure, the portrayal often links it to power dynamics and survival in a brutal environment, without exploring its spiritual depth or offering a counterbalancing positive narrative.
The series 'Mayor of Kingstown' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Mayor of Kingstown is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. It is not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic, therefore no characters were established in prior canon or history with a different gender.
Mayor of Kingstown is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this production, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.9
Critic Ratings
5.3
5.5
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