8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Heels (2021)
Heels (2021)
Overview
In a close-knit Georgia community, a family-owned wrestling promotion finds two brothers and rivals war over their late father’s legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel. But in the real world, those characters can be hard to live up to (and just as hard to leave behind).
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
In a close-knit Georgia community, a family-owned wrestling promotion finds two brothers and rivals war over their late father’s legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel. But in the real world, those characters can be hard to live up to (and just as hard to leave behind).
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show explores the complex dynamics of a family-run independent wrestling promotion, focusing on themes of ambition, legacy, and the blurred lines between performance and reality. It maintains a neutral stance by presenting a balanced view of individual struggles and community values without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The series features visible diversity within its supporting cast, though its primary leads are traditional. The narrative centers on family drama and the wrestling world, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
Heels features Crystal Tyler, a prominent bisexual character whose identity is handled with dignity and complexity. Her relationships are portrayed respectfully, contributing to her character arc without relying on stereotypes or negative tropes. The show integrates her bisexuality naturally, resulting in a net positive and affirming portrayal.
The series features Crystal Tyler, a professional wrestler, who participates in and wins physical combat matches against male opponents within the wrestling ring. These victories are achieved through wrestling skill and strength.
There is currently not enough information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Without specific plot details or character descriptions, it is not possible to determine if any such depictions exist or what their net impact might be.
Heels is an original series created for Starz, featuring new characters not adapted from prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, no pre-established characters exist whose gender could have been swapped.
Heels is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptation from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.5
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