PeacockNight Court (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
Unapologetically optimistic judge Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, follows in her father's footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Unapologetically optimistic judge Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, follows in her father's footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PeacockYouTubeApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's dominant themes align with progressive values, consistently incorporating social justice activism and critiques of systemic issues within the justice system, while championing a reformative approach to justice.
The series demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity through its inclusive ensemble cast and the gender recasting of the lead judge role. Its narrative actively explores social justice themes and promotes cultural sensitivity, ensuring humor is respectful and inclusive, while also showing the evolution of a traditional character towards more contemporary values.
Secondary
The 2023 *Night Court* revival offers a positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. Through Roz Russell's integrated lesbian identity and other queer characters, the show normalizes and respectfully depicts LGBTQ+ experiences within its narrative, avoiding sensationalism and aligning with modern inclusive media trends.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2023 revival of Night Court features characters whose on-screen genders are consistent with their established canonical genders from the original series or new material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed with a different gender than their source material or historical record.
The 2023 series introduces new, original characters of diverse backgrounds. The legacy character Dan Fielding is played by the original actor, and Abby Stone's casting aligns with her father's established race. No existing characters with an established race from the original series have been recast with actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
6.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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