7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Saved by the Bell (1989)
Saved by the Bell (1989)
Overview
Lovable schemer Zack Morris leads his pals on adventures at California's Bayside High School. The friends navigate relationships, final exams, school dances, breakups and more while frequently frustrating their principal, Mr. Richard Belding, who does his best to keep them in check.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Lovable schemer Zack Morris leads his pals on adventures at California's Bayside High School. The friends navigate relationships, final exams, school dances, breakups and more while frequently frustrating their principal, Mr. Richard Belding, who does his best to keep them in check.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Saved by the Bell is rated as neutral/centrist because its central focus is on apolitical themes of adolescent life, friendship, and personal growth, consistently avoiding explicit political commentary or ideological promotion.
The original 'Saved by the Bell' series featured a diverse main cast with prominent Hispanic and Black characters, who were integral to the show's original concept. The narrative maintained a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and did not explicitly center on DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The show often features Christian holidays like Christmas, portraying them as positive occasions for community, generosity, and friendship. It generally aligns with wholesome values often associated with Christian ethics without explicit critique.
The show respectfully portrays Jewish traditions, particularly through Zack Morris's character and an episode dedicated to Hanukkah, promoting understanding and inclusivity among the diverse student body.
The original 'Saved by the Bell' series did not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative remained entirely heteronormative, resulting in no explicit portrayal of queer identities or experiences throughout its run.
The 1989 television series "Saved by the Bell" did not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The show focused on typical high school experiences without exploring gender identity topics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1989-1992 series of "Saved by the Bell" is an original show, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All main characters were introduced with their depicted genders within this continuity, thus no gender swaps occurred.
The 1989-1992 series "Saved by the Bell" did not feature characters whose race was changed from a prior established canon or historical record. Characters carried over from its predecessor, "Good Morning, Miss Bliss," retained their original actors and races, while new main characters were original to this iteration.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
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