Disney PlusGoosebumps (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
A group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle – while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
A group of five high schoolers embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle – while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The Goosebumps franchise primarily focuses on apolitical themes of supernatural horror and teen adventure, emphasizing universal messages of friendship, courage, and confronting fears. While including modern cultural inclusivity, this is presented as non-political, resulting in a neutral bias rating.
The series prominently features LGBTQ+ characters and storylines, including a sapphic teen storyline, and emphasizes racial and ethnic diversity, particularly Latinx representation. These inclusive themes were central to the narrative, generating both praise for diverse storytelling and controversy regarding their appropriateness for a younger audience.
Secondary
The 2023 'Goosebumps' series offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, featuring a natural and celebrated same-sex romance between teen protagonists Cece and Alex. Their relationship is integrated without a 'coming out' narrative, normalizing queer identity as a regular part of their lives. This approach fosters empathy and self-acceptance, presenting queer identity as authentic and valued for young audiences.
Based on the available information, there are no detailed descriptions of female characters engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The series focuses more on supernatural horror and mystery, with no documented instances of such specific combat feats.
The 2023 Goosebumps series introduces an entirely new cast of original characters, none of whom are direct adaptations of pre-existing characters from the R.L. Stine books or historical figures. Therefore, there are no established canonical genders to compare against for a gender swap.
The provided information indicates that the source material for the characters in the 2023 'Goosebumps' series did not specify their ethnicity or race. Therefore, no character meets the definition of being canonically established as one race and then portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.5
N/A
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