7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Motown Magic (2018)
Motown Magic (2018)
Overview
Imaginative boy Ben transforms his city by bringing colorful street art to life, armed with a magic paintbrush -- and the classic sounds of Motown.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Imaginative boy Ben transforms his city by bringing colorful street art to life, armed with a magic paintbrush -- and the classic sounds of Motown.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series is apolitical, focusing on universal positive values like friendship, creativity, and community through the lens of Motown music, without promoting a specific political ideology.
The animated series features a diverse cast, with a young Black protagonist and a community that reflects the cultural heritage of Motown music. The narrative maintains a positive and uplifting tone, focusing on themes of creativity and community without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The animated series 'Motown Magic' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on children inspired by Motown music, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Motown Magic is an animated children's musical series that centers on a young boy bringing street art to life with Motown music. The show does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Motown Magic features original characters created for the series, rather than adapting pre-existing characters from other media or historical figures. Therefore, there are no established canonical genders to be swapped.
Motown Magic is an original animated series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, previous installments, or real-world history whose race was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.5
Critic Ratings
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