7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Deadloch (2023)
Deadloch (2023)
Overview
Two vastly different female detectives are thrown together to solve the murder of a local man in the sleepy seaside hamlet of Deadloch.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Two vastly different female detectives are thrown together to solve the murder of a local man in the sleepy seaside hamlet of Deadloch.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering its narrative on a critique of patriarchal structures and male entitlement within a small-town setting, amplified by strong queer representation and feminist satire.
The series demonstrates significant DEI through its intentional casting of diverse leads, including a Māori actress and a lesbian character in prominent roles. The narrative further reinforces this by explicitly critiquing traditional masculinity and patriarchal structures, making these themes central to the story.
Secondary
Deadloch features a prominent lesbian lead detective and her wife, whose relationship is central and depicted with dignity. The series normalizes queer identities and relationships within its small-town setting, portraying LGBTQ+ characters with complexity and agency, contributing to an overall affirming representation.
Currently, there is not enough information available to accurately assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, a definitive evaluation of its net impact cannot be made at this time.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Deadloch is an original series without prior source material or established characters. Therefore, no characters are depicted as a different gender from a previously established canon or historical record.
Deadloch (2023) is an original television series without pre-existing source material or historical figures. Its characters are new creations for this production, meaning there are no established canonical or historical racial portrayals to compare against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.2
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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