8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Arrested Development (2003)
Arrested Development (2003)
Overview
The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Arrested Development maintains a neutral stance by broadly satirizing both the excesses of inherited wealth and privilege, often associated with left-leaning critiques, and the profound individual irresponsibility and entitlement of its characters, which can resonate with conservative viewpoints, without advocating for a specific political solution.
The series features a cast that is primarily white, with some visible diversity in supporting roles, but it does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative satirizes the dysfunction and privilege of its characters, offering an indirect critique of their behaviors rather than an explicit, DEI-focused critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
Arrested Development frequently employs implied LGBTQ+ identities and associated stereotypes as a consistent source of comedic mockery. These elements are presented without counterbalance or critique, often at the expense of the characters, resulting in a net negative portrayal of queer themes.
The show consistently satirizes the hypocrisy and self-serving nature of characters who claim Christian faith, using it for manipulation or personal gain without genuine adherence. The narrative offers no counterbalancing positive portrayals.
Arrested Development does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The series' comedic elements and character portrayals do not engage with transgender identity or related narratives.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Arrested Development is an original series with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for the show, and its revival maintained the original characters and their established genders, thus no gender swaps occurred.
Arrested Development is an original sitcom, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. Its characters were created for the show, therefore, there is no prior canonical or historical racial depiction to compare against, making a race swap impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
7.9
Critic Ratings
7.5
7.8
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