Apple TVPachinko (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
This sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
This sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Pachinko's central narrative critiques systemic discrimination and the lasting impact of colonialism on Zainichi Koreans, emphasizing themes of identity, resilience, and the struggle against historical injustice, which aligns with progressive values.
Pachinko features an authentic East Asian cast, reflecting its historical setting and focus on the experiences of Zainichi Koreans. The narrative explicitly critiques the systemic discrimination and prejudice faced by this marginalized community within Japanese society, making themes of identity and cultural struggle central to its story.
Secondary
Christianity is portrayed as a vital source of community, resilience, and moral strength for the Korean characters facing discrimination in Japan. Through characters like Isak, it emphasizes compassion and provides a supportive network.
The series 'Pachinko' primarily focuses on the multi-generational saga of a Korean family in Japan, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and historical prejudice. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within its narrative arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Pachinko" is an adaptation of Min Jin Lee's novel. All major characters, including Sunja, Isak, Hansu, and Solomon, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. No character's gender was altered for the screen adaptation.
The show "Pachinko" is an adaptation of the novel by Min Jin Lee, which centers on a Korean family. The series faithfully portrays the characters as Korean, consistent with their established race in the source material. No characters were depicted as a different race than originally established.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.4
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.7
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