8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Swagger (2021)
Swagger (2021)
Overview
A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he's going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he's going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's empathetic focus on the socio-economic challenges and identity struggles of marginalized youth in a diverse, working-class suburb aligns with progressive values by implicitly highlighting systemic inequalities.
The movie features an authentically diverse cast, primarily reflecting the Black community central to its story. Its narrative explicitly addresses and critiques systemic issues related to race and class, making themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion central to its storytelling.
Secondary
Swagger positively portrays LGBTQ+ themes through Crystal's character arc. Her journey of self-discovery and her relationship with Jackie are depicted with dignity and authenticity. The show navigates challenges like familial acceptance, ultimately affirming the worth of queer identity and love within a supportive narrative.
The series consistently portrays Christianity as a significant source of strength, community, and moral guidance for its characters, particularly within the African American community. Churches are depicted as pillars of support, and faith is shown as a positive coping mechanism and a foundation for hope amidst personal and systemic challenges.
The series 'Swagger' centers on the world of youth basketball, exploring themes of ambition, family, and social pressures. No transsexual characters or related themes are depicted or explored within the show's narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Swagger features original characters created for the series, not adaptations of pre-existing characters from source material or historical figures. Therefore, no gender swaps occur as there is no prior established gender to change.
The show 'Swagger' features original characters inspired by real-life experiences in youth basketball, rather than adapting pre-existing characters or historical figures whose race could be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.9
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