7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bodies (2023)
Bodies (2023)
Overview
One victim, found dead on a London street. Four detectives, in four different time periods, must solve the mystery to protect Britain's future.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
One victim, found dead on a London street. Four detectives, in four different time periods, must solve the mystery to protect Britain's future.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict, a sci-fi mystery involving time travel and a catastrophic future, is largely apolitical. However, the narrative subtly aligns with left-leaning values through its emphasis on collective action to prevent mass suffering, its critique of a manipulative figure attempting to control destiny, and its diverse character representation.
The series demonstrates significant DEI through the intentional casting of a Black actress in a prominent lead detective role. However, the narrative primarily focuses on its complex sci-fi mystery and does not explicitly center on critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
Bodies, 2023 features Detective Sergeant Shahara Hasan, a lead character who is a lesbian. Her relationship with her partner, Elaine, is portrayed with dignity and complexity, serving as a supportive and normalized aspect of her personal life. The series integrates her queer identity positively, without it being a source of conflict or negative stereotypes, thus affirming LGBTQ+ lives and love within the narrative.
The character DS Shahara Hasan, who was depicted as white in the original graphic novel source material, is portrayed by a Black actress in the 2023 series adaptation.
The film portrays Detective Shahara Hasan, a Muslim protagonist, with respect and nuance. Her faith is depicted as an integral, positive aspect of her identity, contributing to her moral compass and family life without being a source of conflict or negative stereotype.
There is currently insufficient information available regarding the plot, characters, or themes of 'Bodies, 2023' to accurately assess its portrayal of transsexual characters or related themes. Without specific details, it is not possible to determine if any such depictions exist or to evaluate their net impact as positive, negative, or neutral.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show 'Bodies' is an adaptation of a graphic novel. Without information on the source material's characters and their established genders, or which characters the listed actors portray, it's impossible to determine if any gender swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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7.2
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