7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Midnight at the Pera Palace (2022)
Midnight at the Pera Palace (2022)
Overview
At a historic Istanbul hotel, a journalist is unexpectedly thrust into the past and must stop a plot that could change the fate of modern Turkey.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
At a historic Istanbul hotel, a journalist is unexpectedly thrust into the past and must stop a plot that could change the fate of modern Turkey.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series champions the preservation of Turkish national history and the legacy of its founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, against threats that would alter the nation's destiny. This strong emphasis on national identity and historical continuity aligns with right-leaning values of patriotism and tradition.
The movie features culturally appropriate casting for its Turkish setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white or majority roles. The narrative, a time-travel mystery set in historical Istanbul, does not appear to center around explicit critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Midnight at the Pera Palace includes Fahri, a gay character whose portrayal is consistently affirming. His identity is depicted with dignity and complexity, avoiding stereotypes and integrating his sexuality respectfully into the narrative. The series' approach to this character contributes positively to LGBTQ+ representation.
The series is set in 1919 Istanbul, depicting a predominantly Muslim society during a period of significant political change. While not a religious drama, it portrays the Turkish people and their culture, which is deeply intertwined with Islam, with respect and sympathy. The narrative affirms the dignity of the characters and their historical struggles, without offering any negative portrayals of the faith or its adherents.
Due to a lack of available information regarding the film's plot and characters, it is not possible to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. There is insufficient data to determine if such depictions exist or what their nature might be.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series features original characters and a historical figure, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who is portrayed with his documented gender. There is no indication of any character being adapted from a prior source with a different established gender.
The series 'Midnight at the Pera Palace' is a fictional story based on a historical non-fiction book about a hotel. Its main characters appear to be original creations for this adaptation, not pre-existing figures with established racial identities from prior canon or history. Therefore, no race swap has occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.5
Critic Ratings
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