7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
DC's Stargirl (2020)
DC's Stargirl (2020)
Overview
Courtney Whitmore, a smart, athletic and above all else kind girl, discovers her step-father has a secret: he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. "Borrowing" the long-lost hero’s cosmic staff, she becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Courtney Whitmore, a smart, athletic and above all else kind girl, discovers her step-father has a secret: he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. "Borrowing" the long-lost hero’s cosmic staff, she becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series primarily focuses on classic superhero narratives, emphasizing themes of legacy, individual heroism, and the struggle between good and evil, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through the explicit recasting of several traditionally white comic book characters with minority actors, notably Wildcat and Dr. Mid-Nite. While featuring a diverse cast, the narrative maintains a traditional good-versus-evil framework and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its core message beyond the representation.
Secondary
The series features a polyamorous relationship between Beth Chapel's parents, portrayed with dignity and respect. The narrative explores Beth's journey of understanding and accepting her parents' unique family dynamic, ultimately affirming their love and commitment. This depiction contributes positively to the show's overall portrayal of diverse relationships.
Courtney Whitmore (Stargirl) is depicted engaging in and winning close-quarters combat against male opponents. She uses her enhanced strength and agility, along with the Cosmic Staff as a melee weapon, to physically overpower characters like Sportsmaster.
Beth Chapel (Doctor Mid-Nite) and Paula Brooks (Tigress), characters canonically depicted as white in DC Comics, are portrayed by Black and Korean-American actresses, respectively, in the show.
Christianity is depicted through the celebration of holidays like Christmas, which are associated with positive family values and community spirit, without any critical or negative portrayal of the faith itself.
DC's Stargirl does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes throughout its run. Consequently, there is no portrayal of trans identity to evaluate within the series' narrative.
The show primarily features new characters taking on established superhero mantles, but these characters maintain their canonical genders from the comics. Original characters, when depicted or referenced, also retain their established genders, resulting in no gender swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.7
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9.4
6.8
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