8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Louie (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Louis C.K. stars as a fictionalized version of himself; a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Louis C.K. stars as a fictionalized version of himself; a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Louie is rated 0 (Neutral/Centrist) because its central subject matter focuses on the personal and existential struggles of a comedian, rather than explicitly promoting or critiquing a specific political ideology. The show primarily offers observational comedy and character study without championing a particular political solution.
The series 'Louie' features a cast that reflects the diversity of its New York setting, though it does not engage in explicit DEI-driven casting for traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores the personal experiences and observations of its white, male protagonist without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
Louie features incidental LGBTQ+ representation through various characters and plot points. While protagonist Louie C.K. often reacts with awkwardness or confusion to queer identities, the show generally portrays these characters with dignity, focusing more on Louie's internal struggles and social ineptitude than on ridiculing or affirming the identities themselves. The net impact is neutral, as depictions neither strongly uplift nor denigrate.
The show features a trans woman character, Vanessa, who is depicted with dignity and confidence. While Louie's reaction to her identity is one of internal discomfort, the narrative does not mock or denigrate Vanessa. The portrayal is brief and serves to explore Louie's personal biases, resulting in a neutral overall impact on trans themes.
The show frequently portrays Christianity through characters who are hypocritical, judgmental, or dogmatic, often satirizing the rigidities and perceived absurdities of organized religion. Louie's personal skepticism and the narrative's framing often highlight the flaws rather than the virtues of the faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Louie is an original series created by Louis C.K., not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of established characters. All characters were created for the show, therefore no pre-existing characters had their gender changed.
Louie is an original series created by and starring Louis C.K., not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.5
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.7
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