HBO MaxToad & Friends (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.0
Overview
Kenneth Grahame’s literary classic ‘Wind in the Willows’ springs to life in this new series following the further adventures of the much loved characters: kind and considerate Mole, reliable Rat and of course incorrigible Toad. Situated on and around the river that is such a big part of their lives and landscape, they are now joined by irrepressible Hedge the Hedgehog, Kingfisher, Heron and Adder. And let’s not forget the scheming Weasels who still want to take over Toad Hall, for whomever controls Toad Hall controls the River. The series embraces all the values of the original book – endeavour, adventure, teamwork and kindness – and is set to become a modern classic.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Overview
Kenneth Grahame’s literary classic ‘Wind in the Willows’ springs to life in this new series following the further adventures of the much loved characters: kind and considerate Mole, reliable Rat and of course incorrigible Toad. Situated on and around the river that is such a big part of their lives and landscape, they are now joined by irrepressible Hedge the Hedgehog, Kingfisher, Heron and Adder. And let’s not forget the scheming Weasels who still want to take over Toad Hall, for whomever controls Toad Hall controls the River. The series embraces all the values of the original book – endeavour, adventure, teamwork and kindness – and is set to become a modern classic.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series focuses on universal social values like community, kindness, and inclusivity without explicit partisan messaging, making its core themes broadly acceptable across the political spectrum. Its primary aim is wholesome children's entertainment promoting positive social behavior rather than political discourse.
The series demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its intentional expansion of the cast to include new female characters, aiming to balance gender representation and offer diverse role models. The narrative further reinforces positive themes of community, respect, and friendship, which are foundational to inclusive environments.
Secondary
Toad & Friends (2023) does not portray the LGBTQ community in any discernible way within its narrative, characterizations, or themes. The series focuses on classic storytelling, friendship, and community, with modern inclusivity addressed through gender diversity rather than LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series introduces new female characters, but these are additions, not reinterpretations of existing characters. Original characters like Toad, Mole, Ratty, and Badger, traditionally male, show no indication of gender alteration.
The series features anthropomorphic animal characters who do not possess human racial identities in the source material. The casting of voice actors of diverse human ethnicities for these non-human roles does not constitute a race swap, as the characters were never established as a specific human race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
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Critic Ratings
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