6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Black Donnellys (2007)
The Black Donnellys (2007)
Overview
Meet the Donnelly brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Kevin and Sean. There is nothing these four Irish brothers wouldn't do to protect each other, and for them that means lying, cheating, stealing and, occasionally, calling the cops. Narrated by wannabe gangster Joey "Ice Cream," this gritty series bears witness to the Donnelly brothers' sudden involvement in organized crime, focusing on how they go from boys to mobsters, and showing how their new life affects their relationships with friends, family and lovers.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Meet the Donnelly brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Kevin and Sean. There is nothing these four Irish brothers wouldn't do to protect each other, and for them that means lying, cheating, stealing and, occasionally, calling the cops. Narrated by wannabe gangster Joey "Ice Cream," this gritty series bears witness to the Donnelly brothers' sudden involvement in organized crime, focusing on how they go from boys to mobsters, and showing how their new life affects their relationships with friends, family and lovers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series focuses on the internal dynamics and survival strategies of an Irish-American family involved in organized crime, exploring themes of loyalty, power, and moral ambiguity without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a societal solution.
The series features traditional casting, focusing on an Irish-American family without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores the dynamics of a crime family, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The show portrays the complex relationship of its Irish-Catholic characters with their faith, often highlighting their moral struggles and the internal conflict between their actions and their religious upbringing. While characters may be hypocritical, the narrative itself does not condemn Catholicism but rather uses it as a nuanced backdrop for exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and community identity.
The Black Donnellys, a crime drama focusing on four Irish-American brothers in Hell's Kitchen, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on their family dynamics and involvement with organized crime, with no depiction of queer identity or related storylines.
The Black Donnellys does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The series focuses on the lives and criminal activities of four Irish-American brothers in Hell's Kitchen, New York, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Black Donnellys is an original crime drama series. Its characters were created for the show and do not have pre-established genders from source material, historical records, or prior adaptations. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The Black Donnellys 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 its characters, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.7
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3.8
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