7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Anne with an E (2017)
Anne with an E (2017)
Overview
A coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for love and acceptance and for her place in the world. The series centers on a young orphaned girl in the late 1890s, who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly woman and her aging brother. Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform their lives and eventually the small town in which they live with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
A coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for love and acceptance and for her place in the world. The series centers on a young orphaned girl in the late 1890s, who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly woman and her aging brother. Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform their lives and eventually the small town in which they live with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering narratives around critiques of systemic racism (residential schools), patriarchy, and homophobia, advocating for social justice and acceptance within a historical context.
Anne with an E significantly expands its narrative beyond the original source material by introducing prominent minority characters and their experiences, demonstrating intentional DEI-driven casting. The series also explicitly critiques traditional societal norms and historical prejudices, including racism, colonialism, and gender inequality, making these DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
Anne with an E offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. Cole Mackenzie's arc explores self-acceptance and finding community, while Aunt Josephine Barry's implicit lesbian relationship provides a loving example and mentorship. The series consistently affirms the dignity and worth of queer identities against societal prejudice.
The film offers a nuanced portrayal of Christianity, critiquing the judgmental and rigid interpretations of some characters while affirming the core values of compassion, community, and moral guidance. Characters like Matthew embody quiet devotion, and Marilla's faith evolves to embrace greater empathy, aligning the narrative with the virtues of the faith.
The series 'Anne with an E' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Anne Shirley's coming-of-age story in late 19th-century Prince Edward Island, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and social acceptance without addressing transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series "Anne with an E" is a faithful adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables." All major characters, including Anne, Marilla, and Matthew, retain their established genders from the original novels.
The series "Anne with an E" adapts the novel "Anne of Green Gables." While it introduces new, diverse characters not present in the original book, the core characters established as white in the source material are portrayed by white actors, consistent with their canonical race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
8.7
Critic Ratings
6.3
7.9
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