7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Greenleaf (2016)
Greenleaf (2016)
Overview
The unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity—greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values—that threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
The unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity—greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values—that threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series critically examines power, hypocrisy, and systemic corruption within a prominent religious institution, aligning with progressive critiques of established authority and advocating for truth and accountability.
The series features a predominantly African American cast in an original story about a Black family and their megachurch. While showcasing significant racial diversity, the narrative focuses on internal family and institutional dynamics rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Greenleaf portrays LGBTQ+ characters, notably Kevin Satterlee's coming out as gay and Noah Kendall's bisexuality. The series explores their struggles within a conservative religious setting with empathy, affirming their identities and critiquing the societal and religious prejudices they face.
The series critically portrays the Greenleaf megachurch as an institution rife with hypocrisy, corruption, abuse of power, and moral failings among its leadership. While individual characters grapple with genuine faith and seek redemption, the narrative consistently exposes the destructive impact of the church's secrets and the exploitation of its congregants.
The series "Greenleaf" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on the dynamics of a prominent family running a megachurch, exploring themes of faith, power, and family secrets without engaging with transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Greenleaf is an original drama series, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical genders to be swapped.
Greenleaf is an original television series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which characters could have been race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
6.8
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