7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Portlandia (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Portlandia offers satirical observations of progressive urban culture, highlighting its absurdities and excesses without explicitly endorsing or rejecting any particular political ideology. Its humor derives from lampooning specific cultural phenomena rather than promoting a political agenda.
Portlandia, a sketch comedy series, features a visibly diverse cast of characters and guest stars, though its core comedic premise does not involve explicit DEI-driven casting or race/gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative employs satire to offer subtle, indirect critiques of various cultural behaviors and attitudes, including those often associated with traditional identities, without explicitly portraying them negatively as villains or making DEI themes central to its serious narrative.
Secondary
Portlandia features LGBTQ+ characters, most notably the implied lesbian couple Candace and Toni. While the show satirizes various subcultures, its portrayal of queer identity is generally incidental. The humor derives from character eccentricities and social observations, not from their sexual orientation, resulting in a neutral net impact on LGBTQ+ themes.
Portlandia, a sketch comedy series, does not include identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. While the show frequently employs gender-bending for comedic effect, such as male actors portraying female characters, these instances do not constitute a portrayal of transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Portlandia is an original sketch comedy series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, prior installments, or history whose gender could be swapped.
Portlandia is an original sketch comedy series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters from other source material whose race could be swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.6
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