7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
A '90s-set single-camera comedy about a hip-hop-loving Asian kid growing up in suburban Orlando, being raised by an immigrant father obsessed with all things American and an immigrant mother often bewildered by white culture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A '90s-set single-camera comedy about a hip-hop-loving Asian kid growing up in suburban Orlando, being raised by an immigrant father obsessed with all things American and an immigrant mother often bewildered by white culture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show receives a neutral rating because it balances themes of cultural identity and navigating prejudice (often left-leaning) with a strong emphasis on traditional family values, entrepreneurship, and the individual pursuit of the American Dream (often right-leaning), resulting in a largely apolitical narrative.
The series centers on the experiences of a Taiwanese-American family navigating life in 1990s America, featuring a diverse cast that reflects its core themes. Its narrative consistently explores cultural identity and assimilation, offering a clear perspective on the challenges faced by a minority family in a mainstream environment.
Secondary
Fresh Off the Boat features a significant LGBTQ+ character arc through Nicole, who comes out as a lesbian. Her journey is depicted with sensitivity and dignity, showcasing her struggles with identity and the eventual acceptance and support from her family and friends. The portrayal avoids harmful stereotypes, affirming the worth of her identity within the narrative.
The show humorously explores the Huang family's encounters with suburban American Christian culture, often highlighting cultural differences and Jessica's pragmatic perspective. While individual characters may express skepticism, the narrative itself does not condemn Christianity, often depicting its community aspects and traditions as part of the American social fabric.
Fresh Off the Boat does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a Taiwanese-American family's experiences in the 1990s, focusing on cultural assimilation and family life. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show is based on the real-life experiences of Eddie Huang and his family. All main characters, including Eddie, his parents, and brothers, are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life and memoir-established counterparts. No canonical or historical characters have their gender changed.
The show is an adaptation of Eddie Huang's memoir, depicting his Taiwanese-American family. The characters' racial portrayals in the series are consistent with their established race in the source material, with no changes made.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.5
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