8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
City of Ghosts (2021)
City of Ghosts (2021)
Overview
Meet the Ghost Club! Their adventures take them all around Los Angeles as they interview ghosts, solve problems and learn about their city's history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
Meet the Ghost Club! Their adventures take them all around Los Angeles as they interview ghosts, solve problems and learn about their city's history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film documents the universal struggle of citizen journalists exposing the atrocities of ISIS, championing human rights and freedom of information against a universally condemned totalitarian regime, without promoting specific partisan ideologies or solutions.
The documentary 'City of Ghosts' features a cast that reflects the real-world diversity of its Syrian subjects. The narrative focuses on their fight against extremism and the human impact of conflict, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes as a primary narrative driver.
Secondary
The show features positive LGBTQ+ representation through characters like Bob, a ghost who fondly recounts his loving relationship with his male partner, Henry. Their story is presented with dignity and warmth, affirming the worth of queer lives and love within the narrative. The portrayal is inclusive and respectful.
The animated series "City of Ghosts" includes a trans woman character, Janet, whose story is handled with care and respect. Her portrayal is affirming, depicting her with dignity and empathy, and avoiding negative stereotypes. The narrative validates her identity and experiences within the show's diverse and inclusive framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
City of Ghosts is an original animated series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no instances of characters who were previously established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.
City of Ghosts is an original animated series created for Netflix. All characters in the show are new creations without prior canonical or historical racial depictions, thus precluding any race swaps as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.6
Critic Ratings
10.0
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