8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
DAVE (2020)
DAVE (2020)
Overview
A suburban neurotic man in his late 20s has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends, because with their help, he might actually convince the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
A suburban neurotic man in his late 20s has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends, because with their help, he might actually convince the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis critiques political cynicism and champions honest, empathetic leadership focused on practical solutions, rather than promoting a specific ideological agenda. This focus on universal virtues of good governance results in a neutral rating.
The series features a visibly diverse supporting cast, including Black and Asian characters, integrated into the protagonist's real-life-inspired journey. While the narrative explores personal struggles and relationships, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its story around strong DEI-driven themes.
Secondary
The show 'DAVE' features a significant and affirming portrayal of an LGBTQ+ character through GaTa's coming out as bisexual. His journey is handled with dignity and complexity, showcasing his internal struggles and the supportive reactions of his friends, ultimately validating his identity within the narrative.
The show 'DAVE' features a significant character arc in Season 3 where Elz explores and embraces his genderfluid/non-binary identity. This journey is depicted with respect, complexity, and agency, and is met with support and understanding from his friends. The portrayal is affirming, avoiding negative stereotypes and emphasizing self-acceptance.
The show portrays Judaism as a fundamental and often humorous aspect of the protagonist's identity and family life. While it satirizes cultural anxieties and stereotypes, the narrative ultimately affirms the importance and dignity of his Jewish heritage, presenting it with nuance and affection.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "DAVE" features original characters, primarily based on the real-life persona of rapper Lil Dicky (David Burd). There are no instances of characters with a pre-established gender from source material, previous installments, or real-world history being portrayed as a different gender.
The show "Dave" is an original, semi-autobiographical series. Its characters are either based on real individuals whose on-screen portrayal matches their real-life race, or they are new characters created for the show without prior racial establishment in source material. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.0
7.6
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