6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Butterfly (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
David Jung, a mysterious former US intelligence operative living in hiding in South Korea, has his life blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself hunted by Rebecca, a deadly young assassin, and Caddis, the sinister spy organization she works for.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
David Jung, a mysterious former US intelligence operative living in hiding in South Korea, has his life blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself hunted by Rebecca, a deadly young assassin, and Caddis, the sinister spy organization she works for.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film utilizes political elements such as espionage and international conflict as a vague backdrop, explicitly prioritizing personal and family drama, character relationships, and action sequences over deep ideological exploration, resulting in a neutral stance.
The movie 'Butterfly' features a visibly diverse cast by integrating South Korean and American cultural elements, reflecting a blend of identities and heritage. Its narrative focuses on family dynamics and personal relationships, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI a central, explicit theme.
Secondary
Butterfly offers an empathetic and realistic portrayal of a young transgender girl's journey, Maxine, focusing on her internal conviction and the challenges she faces. It highlights the importance of gender-affirming care and family acceptance, framing societal obstacles as external forces. The narrative aims to humanize transgender experiences, advocating for understanding and support for trans youth.
The series prominently features female characters, such as Juno, engaging in and winning martial arts sequences against male opponents, showcasing them in empowered, physically active roles.
The 2025 'Butterfly' series, a spy thriller, does not feature LGBTQ+ themes as a central or prominent aspect of its narrative. The show is distinct from an earlier 2018 drama of the same name, which was recognized for its portrayal of a transgender child.
The provided information for 'Butterfly' (2025) indicates no prior source material or established characters whose gender could be swapped. The show is described as an original family and espionage drama without gender identity or role reversals as a plot element.
No information suggests that 'Butterfly' (2025) involves race swapping of characters from its source material or original concept. The show's emphasis on Korean cultural settings and characters is a deliberate setting choice, not a change in established character race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
7.3
Critic Ratings
6.8
6.0
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