Apple TVThe Mist (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
A small town family is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with the fallout an eerie mist rolls in, suddenly cutting them off from the rest of the world, and in some cases, each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A small town family is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with the fallout an eerie mist rolls in, suddenly cutting them off from the rest of the world, and in some cases, each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques human nature's susceptibility to fear and fanaticism, exemplified by both religious extremism and military blunders, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. It focuses on the breakdown of societal norms and the psychological impact of an existential threat, leading to a neutral rating.
The series incorporates visible diversity in its casting, featuring minority actors in various roles, which contributes to a modern representation. The narrative, however, focuses on universal themes of human behavior under duress, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The series features Adrian Garff, a gay character whose identity is primarily a source of vulnerability and unrelieved misery. He endures sexual assault, prejudice, and ostracization, with his experiences often dismissed due to homophobia. The portrayal, while depicting the negative impact of prejudice, lacks positive counterbalance or affirmation, resulting in a net negative impact.
The series portrays a fundamentalist, apocalyptic interpretation of Christianity through Mrs. Carmody as a dangerous, manipulative, and destructive force that exploits fear and leads to violence. The narrative clearly condemns this extremism, positioning it as a primary antagonist.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2017 series 'The Mist' introduces a new set of main characters and storylines, rather than directly adapting and gender-swapping established characters from Stephen King's original novella. Key characters from the source material who appear in the show, such as Mrs. Carmody and Ollie Weeks, retain their original genders.
The 2017 series of "The Mist" largely introduces new characters and a significantly altered plot compared to Stephen King's novella. No established characters from the source material were portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
5.9
5.4
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