8.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Atlanta (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.9
Overview
Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Atlanta consistently critiques systemic racism, economic inequality, and the exploitative nature of capitalism and the music industry through its surreal and satirical narrative, aligning its central thesis with progressive ideology.
The movie features a diverse main cast that authentically represents its setting and themes. Its narrative consistently and explicitly explores themes of race, class, and identity, offering a strong critique of societal structures and challenges faced by minority groups.
Secondary
Atlanta portrays LGBTQ+ characters and themes with dignity and complexity, particularly through Van's journey of self-discovery. The show integrates queer identity into its unique, often surreal world without resorting to harmful stereotypes, affirming the worth of these characters' experiences within the broader narrative.
Atlanta features a trans woman character, Shanice, in a significant episode. She is portrayed with dignity and complexity, engaging in philosophical discussions. The show treats her identity respectfully, avoiding stereotypes or mockery. Her presence is integral to the episode's narrative, but her trans identity is not the central theme, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
The show frequently uses satire to expose the hypocrisy, performativity, and sometimes absurd interpretations of Christian adherents and institutions, without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of the faith's virtues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Atlanta is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptation from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
Atlanta is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a race swap could occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.8
9.2
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