7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Home Before Dark (2020)
Home Before Dark (2020)
Overview
Young investigative journalist Hilde Lisko moves with her family to the small town her father left behind, only to unearth shocking secrets in her pursuit of the truth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Young investigative journalist Hilde Lisko moves with her family to the small town her father left behind, only to unearth shocking secrets in her pursuit of the truth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series leans left by championing a young, independent protagonist who challenges established adult authority and institutional failures to uncover truth and seek justice for a past wrong, emphasizing transparency and accountability over community complacency.
The series features clearly visible diversity within its cast, including a biracial actress in a main family role and various diverse supporting characters. The narrative primarily focuses on a mystery without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
Home Before Dark features LGBTQ+ characters whose identities and relationships are portrayed positively and with dignity. The narrative normalizes queer experiences, particularly through Izzy's exploration of her sexuality and Emma's openly gay relationship, affirming their worth within the story's context.
The series 'Home Before Dark' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young girl's investigative journalism, and there are no plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity within the show's known storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series "Home Before Dark" is inspired by the real-life investigative journalism of Hilde Lysiak, a female reporter. The main character, Hilde Lisko, is portrayed as female, consistent with the real person. There are no instances of established characters from source material or history being depicted with a different gender.
The series "Home Before Dark" is inspired by the real-life story of Hilde Lysiak and her family. The main characters, including Hilde, her father Matthew, and mother Bridget, are portrayed by actors who match the race of their real-life counterparts, with no established characters depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.1
6.4
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