5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Surface (2022)
Surface (2022)
Overview
A traumatic head injury leaves Sophie with extreme memory loss. In her quest to put the pieces of her life back together—with help from her husband and friends—Sophie begins to question the truth behind her picture-perfect life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
A traumatic head injury leaves Sophie with extreme memory loss. In her quest to put the pieces of her life back together—with help from her husband and friends—Sophie begins to question the truth behind her picture-perfect life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core narrative focuses on an individual's quest for truth and self-discovery amidst psychological trauma and deception, exploring themes of identity and agency without advocating for a specific political ideology or solution.
The series features a Black actress in the central protagonist role, supported by a visibly diverse cast. The narrative primarily focuses on a psychological mystery and does not explicitly center on or critique traditional identities or DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features Todd, a gay man, as the protagonist's supportive best friend. His identity is depicted with dignity and normalcy, integrated seamlessly into the narrative without being a source of conflict or stereotype. His stable relationship with his partner, Harrison, is also presented positively, contributing to an overall affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters.
The series "Surface" (2022) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a woman's journey to uncover her past after an apparent suicide attempt, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Surface is an original series with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters are new creations for the show, meaning there is no prior canon against which to assess a gender swap.
Surface is an original series with newly created characters. As there is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for its characters' races, no instance of a race swap can occur according to the given definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
5.0
5.1
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