7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Based on a True Story (2023)
Based on a True Story (2023)
Overview
The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series satirizes America's cultural obsession with true crime and media sensationalism, focusing on individual opportunism rather than promoting or embodying a specific political ideology or partisan viewpoint.
The series primarily focuses on the cultural phenomenon of true crime obsession, with its narrative not explicitly engaging with DEI themes or critiquing traditional identities. While some gender diversity is noted among the directors, the available information does not detail explicit DEI-driven casting or representation of marginalized groups within the main cast or broader production.
Secondary
Due to the lack of specific plot or character information for 'Based on a True Story' (2023), an evaluation of its LGBTQ+ portrayal cannot be made. No identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes were provided for analysis.
There is no available information or search results that address the portrayal of transsexual characters or the trans community in the 2023 show 'Based on a True Story'. Consequently, no analysis of its content regarding trans representation can be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Based on available information, there are no indications that characters in 'Based on a True Story' (2023) have on-screen genders differing from their established canonical or historical genders.
The series "Based on a True Story" is an original fictional work with no prior source material or established character races. Therefore, no character can be considered a race swap according to the provided definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.8
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