8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sneaky Pete (2015)
Sneaky Pete (2015)
Overview
A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, “reuniting” with Pete’s estranged family, a colorful, dysfunctional group that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he’s trying to escape - and, just maybe, give him a taste of the loving family he’s never had.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, “reuniting” with Pete’s estranged family, a colorful, dysfunctional group that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he’s trying to escape - and, just maybe, give him a taste of the loving family he’s never had.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Sneaky Pete is a character-driven crime drama focused on identity, deception, and survival within a criminal underworld, with its core conflicts and solutions remaining largely apolitical and centered on individual cunning and family loyalty rather than broader ideological statements.
The series features a largely traditional cast, with the main characters and their immediate family being predominantly white, though some diversity is present in supporting roles. The narrative focuses on a crime drama without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Sneaky Pete features LGBTQ+ characters, most notably Taylor and his boyfriend Rob, whose relationship is depicted with dignity and normalcy. Their challenges are external to their identity, and the show maintains a respectful and empathetic stance, resulting in a net positive portrayal.
The television series 'Sneaky Pete' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes throughout its run, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Sneaky Pete is an original series with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for the show, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
Sneaky Pete is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.6
7.6
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