7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wilfred (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The show primarily explores individual psychological struggle and existential self-discovery, with its narrative solution centered on personal growth and responsibility rather than systemic critiques or political advocacy. This focus on the individual's journey keeps the show politically neutral.
The series features a predominantly white main cast without explicit recasting of traditionally white roles with minority actors. Its narrative centers on individual psychological themes and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or incorporate DEI themes as central to its plot.
Secondary
The show frequently uses Christian imagery and Ryan's Catholic upbringing to explore themes of guilt, manipulation, and the restrictive nature of dogma. The narrative often links organized religious concepts to Ryan's neuroses and Wilfred's manipulative tactics, contributing to a critical portrayal of institutional religion.
The series 'Wilfred' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the protagonist's psychological struggles and his unique relationship with a talking dog, without exploring aspects of queer identity or experience.
The television series 'Wilfred' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show's primary focus is on the psychological journey of its main character and his unique relationship with a dog, with no related content present.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The American adaptation of "Wilfred" maintains the established genders of its core characters from the original Australian series. No significant character who was canonically male or female in the source material is portrayed as a different gender.
The American series "Wilfred" (2011) is an adaptation of an Australian show. The main character, Wilfred, is portrayed by the same actor in both versions. The other primary human characters in the American version are new creations, not direct race-swapped counterparts of characters from the original series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.6
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