8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Big Little Lies (2017)
Big Little Lies (2017)
Overview
The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis champions female solidarity and critiques domestic abuse and patriarchal violence, aligning with progressive values concerning gender equality and victim empowerment.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through the casting of a traditionally white role with a minority actress. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional male identities, focusing on themes of female solidarity and resilience against male violence and patriarchal structures.
Secondary
The show features a minor lesbian character, Tori Bachman, whose identity is present but not central to the narrative. Her portrayal is incidental, neither affirming nor denigrating, as the show does not explore LGBTQ+ themes in any significant depth.
Bonnie Carlson, a character depicted as white in the source novel, is portrayed by a Black actress in the television adaptation. This constitutes a race swap.
Big Little Lies does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The series' narrative is centered on the experiences of cisgender women and their families, focusing on domestic abuse, friendship, and community dynamics. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The television series "Big Little Lies" adapts the novel of the same name. All primary and secondary characters, as established in the source material, retain their original genders in the on-screen adaptation, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
7.9
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.8
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