NetflixFirefly Lane (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
For decades, childhood best friends Kate and Tully have weathered life's storms together -- until a betrayal threatens to break them apart for good.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
For decades, childhood best friends Kate and Tully have weathered life's storms together -- until a betrayal threatens to break them apart for good.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series primarily explores the complexities of a lifelong female friendship and personal growth, focusing on individual experiences and relationships rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or societal critiques, leading to a neutral rating.
The series features a diverse supporting cast, though its primary roles are not explicitly recast from traditionally white characters. The narrative focuses on the personal lives and friendship of its main characters, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core plot.
Secondary
Firefly Lane features a prominent gay character, Sean, whose storyline explores his journey of coming out and finding love. His portrayal is handled with dignity and complexity, depicting his struggles with societal norms and his eventual acceptance and happiness within his family and relationship. The narrative frames his identity positively.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Firefly Lane" is an adaptation of Kristin Hannah's novel. All major characters, including Tully Hart, Kate Mularkey, and Johnny Ryan, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The show is an adaptation of a novel. Key characters like Tully Hart and Kate Mularkey, implied to be white in the source material, are portrayed by white actresses in the series. No established character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.8
Critic Ratings
5.7
N/A
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