5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
I Heart Arlo (2021)
I Heart Arlo (2021)
Overview
Arlo and his newfound crew set up shop in an abandoned seaside neighborhood and help bring it back to life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
Arlo and his newfound crew set up shop in an abandoned seaside neighborhood and help bring it back to life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central narrative champions themes of diversity, inclusion, and the formation of a chosen family as the path to belonging and self-discovery, aligning its core solution with progressive social values.
The animated series features a visibly diverse cast of original characters. Its narrative strongly emphasizes themes of acceptance and belonging for unique individuals, making DEI principles central to its storytelling.
Secondary
I Heart Arlo features positive and affirming portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters, including a non-binary character (Bertie) and a gay character (Marcellus). Their identities are presented with dignity and are integrated into the narrative as accepted and valued members of the main character's found family, contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment.
I Heart Arlo features Alia, a transgender girl, as a main character. Her identity is portrayed positively and matter-of-factly, integrated seamlessly into the narrative. The show depicts her with dignity and agency, fostering an affirming and accepting environment for her character.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "I Heart Arlo" is a direct continuation of the film "Arlo the Alligator Boy." All main characters maintain their established genders from the preceding film, and there are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their original conception.
This animated series features original characters, many of whom are anthropomorphic animals or fantastical beings. There is no prior canon establishing specific human racial identities for these characters that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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