7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Black Summer (2019)
Black Summer (2019)
Overview
In the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, complete strangers band together to find the strength they need to survive and get back to loved ones.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
In the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, complete strangers band together to find the strength they need to survive and get back to loved ones.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of survival in a zombie apocalypse is inherently broad, and its narrative focuses on the immediate, pragmatic struggle for life without championing a specific political ideology or offering a clear ideological solution to societal collapse.
The series features a visibly diverse cast, including prominent Asian-American actors in key roles. The narrative, typical of a zombie apocalypse survival genre, focuses on the immediate struggle for survival rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
Black Summer includes a lesbian couple, Carmen and Rhonda, whose relationship is presented incidentally within the apocalyptic narrative. Their queer identity is neither central to the plot nor a source of specific positive or negative arcs, portraying them simply as survivors among others.
The series features multiple female characters, including Rose and Sun, who frequently engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against male zombies using various melee weapons such as knives, pickaxes, and shovels.
Based on the provided details, there is insufficient information to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'Black Summer, 2019'. Without specific plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity, a definitive evaluation of its net impact cannot be made.
Black Summer is a prequel series to Z Nation, introducing new, original characters. It does not feature any legacy characters from Z Nation or other source material whose gender was changed for this adaptation.
Black Summer is an original series that introduces new characters for its narrative. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, previous installments, or real-world history whose race was established and then changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.5
N/A
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