Apple TVMidnight, Texas (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Welcome to a place where being normal is really quite strange. In a remote Texas town no one is who they seem. From vampires and witches to psychics and hit men, Midnight is a mysterious safe haven for those who are different. As the town members fight off outside pressures from rowdy biker gangs, ever-suspicious cops and their own dangerous pasts, they band together and form a strong and unlikely family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Welcome to a place where being normal is really quite strange. In a remote Texas town no one is who they seem. From vampires and witches to psychics and hit men, Midnight is a mysterious safe haven for those who are different. As the town members fight off outside pressures from rowdy biker gangs, ever-suspicious cops and their own dangerous pasts, they band together and form a strong and unlikely family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series consistently promotes themes of diversity, acceptance of marginalized individuals, and the strength of a 'found family' community standing against prejudice and external threats, aligning with progressive values.
The series 'Midnight, Texas' demonstrates significant diversity through its casting choices, notably by recasting traditionally white characters from the source material with Black actors. The narrative, however, primarily focuses on the supernatural elements and the acceptance of 'others' within its community, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Midnight, Texas features prominent gay characters, Joe and Chuy Strong, whose loving, long-term relationship is a stable and respected part of the narrative. Their sexuality is depicted with dignity and is not a source of conflict or negative stereotypes. Other LGBTQ+ characters are also presented positively, contributing to an overall affirming and integrated portrayal within the show's supernatural setting.
The show features multiple instances of race swaps from its source novels. Fiji Cavanaugh, depicted as white in the books, is portrayed by a biracial actress. Lemuel Bridger, described as white in the books, is portrayed by a Black actor.
The series consistently portrays organized or fundamentalist Christianity as a source of bigotry, persecution, and danger for the supernatural community. Religious zealots and institutions are frequently depicted as antagonists, driving the narrative's conflict through their intolerance and violence against those who are different.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Midnight, Texas" adapts characters from Charlaine Harris's book series. A review of the main cast reveals no instances where a character's established gender from the source material was changed for the screen adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.5
Critic Ratings
6.1
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