7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Blood & Water (2020)
Blood & Water (2020)
Overview
After crossing paths at a party, a Cape Town teen sets out to prove whether a private-school swimming star is her sister who was abducted at birth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
After crossing paths at a party, a Cape Town teen sets out to prove whether a private-school swimming star is her sister who was abducted at birth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing the moral failings and hidden secrets within elite institutions and among the wealthy, championing individual truth-seeking against powerful obfuscation.
The movie features a visibly diverse, predominantly Black South African cast, reflecting its setting and demographic. While DEI is present through its casting, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes in a strong, critical manner.
Secondary
Blood & Water features prominent LGBTQ+ characters, including Fikile Bhele exploring her lesbian identity and Wade Daniels as an openly gay character. Their identities and relationships are depicted with dignity, complexity, and normalcy, contributing to an overall affirming and validating portrayal of queer lives within the narrative.
Based on the provided information, there is not enough detail to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. No specific plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity are available for evaluation, making it impossible to determine a net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Blood & Water (2020) is an original series without specified prior source material or historical figures. Therefore, its characters are considered new creations, not subject to gender swaps from pre-existing canon.
Blood & Water is an original Netflix series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic. All characters were created for this production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to deviate from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
7.8
Critic Ratings
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