Disney PlusAndi Mack (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
Andi is contemplative and artistic and sheltered by overprotective parents. But on the eve of her 13th birthday, Andi's free-spirited older sister Bex returns home with a revelation that changes everything and sends Andi on an uncharted course of self-discovery.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Andi is contemplative and artistic and sheltered by overprotective parents. But on the eve of her 13th birthday, Andi's free-spirited older sister Bex returns home with a revelation that changes everything and sends Andi on an uncharted course of self-discovery.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show is rated Left-Leaning primarily because of its groundbreaking and positive portrayal of a gay main character's coming-out journey, which aligns with progressive values of diversity and inclusion. It also explores non-traditional family dynamics and emphasizes self-acceptance.
This series features an Asian-American lead and includes a groundbreaking storyline with Disney Channel's first openly gay main character, demonstrating intentional diversity in its casting. The narrative positively explores themes of identity and acceptance for its diverse characters, without negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
Andi Mack features a groundbreaking and positively portrayed LGBTQ+ storyline through Cyrus Goodman. His journey of self-discovery and coming out is met with support from friends and family, culminating in a healthy same-sex relationship, affirming the worth of LGBTQ+ lives and love.
The series portrays Judaism through the character of Cyrus Goodman and his family, depicting their traditions like Shabbat and Hanukkah with respect and normalcy. Cyrus's bar mitzvah is a significant, positively framed event, showcasing his faith as an integral and affirming part of his identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Andi Mack is an original series with all new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, previous installments, or real-world history whose gender could have been altered.
Andi Mack is an original Disney Channel series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior established race for any character to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
8.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
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