7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
Overview
What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series explores the multifaceted challenges of survival in a post-apocalyptic world, consistently balancing themes of individual responsibility and the necessity of community, without explicitly championing one ideological solution over another. It critiques both the dangers of unchecked power and the perils of naive idealism, leading to a neutral stance.
The series showcases a visibly diverse ensemble cast from its initial concept, integrating various ethnicities and backgrounds without explicitly recasting established roles. Its narrative centers on post-apocalyptic survival and human morality, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities rather than focusing on explicit critiques or DEI themes.
Secondary
Fear the Walking Dead offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, primarily through Althea's affirming relationship with Isabelle. Their love is depicted with dignity and complexity, serving as a source of strength and hope, with obstacles stemming from the external world rather than their queer identity, validating LGBTQ+ lives and love.
While individual characters grapple with their faith, the show often portrays Christian communities and figures as sources of hope, moral guidance, and stability in the post-apocalyptic world. It emphasizes the positive aspects of faith in fostering community and resilience.
Fear the Walking Dead does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences in the series.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Fear the Walking Dead is an original spin-off series. Its primary characters are new to the franchise or transferred from The Walking Dead while maintaining their established gender. There are no instances of characters from prior source material or installments having their gender changed.
Fear the Walking Dead features an original cast of characters created for the series, not adapted from prior source material where their race was established. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.6
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7.4
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