6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Invasion (2021)
Invasion (2021)
Overview
Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict of an external invasion and its focus on humanity's collective and individual struggle for survival typically emphasize universal themes like resilience and unity, rather than explicitly promoting specific left or right political ideologies.
The movie features a globally diverse cast, with characters from various ethnic and national backgrounds leading the narrative. This diversity is integrated organically into the story's worldwide scope rather than through explicit recasting of traditionally white roles or a central narrative critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The show features a prominent lesbian character, Mitsuki, whose loving relationship with Hinata is central to her arc and motivations. Their queer identity is depicted with dignity and respect, serving as a source of strength and driving force for Mitsuki without being subjected to prejudice or negative framing within the narrative.
The series "Invasion" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate based on the provided rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Invasion is an original science fiction series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
Invasion is an original science fiction series created for Apple TV+. All characters are new and original to this production, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
7.2
Critic Ratings
6.0
5.3
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