8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Amazing Digital Circus (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
A woman is caught in a bizarre virtual reality where she and other trapped humans become bound to the whims of an unhinged AI ringmaster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A woman is caught in a bizarre virtual reality where she and other trapped humans become bound to the whims of an unhinged AI ringmaster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series critiques authoritarian control and the dehumanizing effects of a dystopian, technologically advanced system, emphasizing the loss of individual autonomy and psychological well-being, which aligns with progressive concerns about power structures and societal critique.
The series features a diverse voice cast, though the digital nature of its characters means explicit traditional identity representation is not a primary focus. The narrative centers on psychological and existential themes, exploring individual trauma and agency within a virtual environment, rather than explicitly addressing traditional DEI categories or critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The Amazing Digital Circus portrays LGBTQ+ identities through nuanced character experiences and metaphorical themes of self-identity, gender dysphoria, and the search for acceptance. It avoids stereotypes, presenting complex emotional struggles and external challenges with empathy, ultimately affirming the worth of these identities within a dark, existential narrative.
The Amazing Digital Circus portrays gender diversity through Zubel, whose body discomfort and struggle for acceptance metaphorically represent gender dysphoria and non-binary identity. The show's empathetic framing of Zubel's challenges and the use of they/them pronouns contribute to a respectful and affirming depiction, highlighting external obstacles rather than denigrating the character's identity.
The film extensively uses Christian symbolism and archetypes, portraying Pomni as a Christ-like redeemer figure and exploring themes of sacrifice and betrayal. While it adopts a Gnostic reinterpretation of the creator God as flawed, the narrative's focus on a virtuous savior figure provides significant positive nuance.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show's characters are original creations for this series. Their on-screen genders are consistent with their initial canonical descriptions and creator statements, indicating no change from a previously established gender.
The Amazing Digital Circus features original characters created for the 2023 animated series. There is no prior source material establishing a canonical race for any character, nor are they based on historical figures. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
8.3
Critic Ratings
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