6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
StartUp (2016)
StartUp (2016)
Overview
A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money. A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legit. A Cuban-American hacker has an idea that will revolutionize the very future of money itself. Forced to work together, they unwittingly create their version of the American dream - organized crime 2.0.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money. A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legit. A Cuban-American hacker has an idea that will revolutionize the very future of money itself. Forced to work together, they unwittingly create their version of the American dream - organized crime 2.0.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series leans right due to its consistent portrayal of government agencies as overreaching and antagonistic, while championing individual entrepreneurship and technological disruption as solutions to institutional problems.
The series 'StartUp' features a visibly diverse main cast with prominent roles for actors of various ethnic backgrounds. The narrative explores complex themes of crime, technology, and ambition through its characters' struggles, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering an overt DEI-driven message.
Secondary
The show "StartUp" features a lesbian character, Mara, and her girlfriend, Chloe, whose relationship is depicted respectfully. A key character arc involves Mara's father, Ronald, evolving from initial discomfort to full acceptance and support of his daughter's identity, contributing to an overall affirming portrayal.
The show "StartUp" features Roni, a trans woman, as a central and integral character. She is portrayed with dignity, complexity, and agency, contributing significantly to the plot through her hacking skills. Her trans identity is acknowledged respectfully without being sensationalized or serving as a source of mockery or villainy, resulting in a net positive and affirming portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
StartUp is an original series featuring new characters created for the show. It is not an adaptation of existing source material, nor does it reboot legacy characters, therefore no gender swaps are present.
StartUp is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the race of its characters. Therefore, no character can be considered a 'race swap.'
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.2
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