7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)
King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)
Overview
Alhaja Eniola Salami starts anew and sets her sights on a different position of power, fueled by revenge, regret and ruthlessness.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Alhaja Eniola Salami starts anew and sets her sights on a different position of power, fueled by revenge, regret and ruthlessness.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily focuses on the intricate power struggles and moral compromises of individuals within a corrupt political system, without explicitly advocating for a specific ideological solution or critique from either a progressive or conservative viewpoint.
This Nigerian film features a cast authentic to its cultural setting, showcasing visible diversity within its local context. The narrative, a crime and political thriller, centers on power dynamics and character struggles, with a powerful female lead. While this contributes to diversity, the film does not explicitly frame its story around a critique of traditional Western identities.
Secondary
The series features Dapo Banjo, a gay political figure, whose identity is explored with depth and dignity. His storyline highlights the external societal and familial challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, framing these obstacles as prejudice rather than inherent flaws. The portrayal grants the character complexity and agency, contributing to a net positive impact.
The film portrays Christianity as a significant cultural and spiritual force, often highlighting the hypocrisy of characters who outwardly practice faith while engaging in criminal activities. However, the narrative does not condemn the religion itself, often showing characters seeking genuine spiritual guidance or redemption, aligning with the faith's virtues.
There is insufficient information available to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'King of Boys: The Return of the King, 2021'. The provided movie details and extra web search information do not contain any relevant plot points or character arcs to make an informed evaluation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Without specific character details from previous installments or source material, it is not possible to determine if any character established as one gender was portrayed as a different gender in this film.
King of Boys: The Return of the King is a Nigerian production, a sequel to an original Nigerian film. There is no evidence of characters being established as one race in prior canon or history and then portrayed as a different race in this installment.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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