8.3
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The Durrells (2016)
The Durrells (2016)
Overview
In 1935, financially strapped widow Louisa Durrell, whose life has fallen apart, decides to move from England, with her four children (three sons, one daughter), to the island of Corfu, Greece. Once there, the family moves into a dilapidated old house that has no electricity and that is crumbling apart. But life on Corfu is cheap, it's an earthly paradise, and the Durrells proceed to forge their new existence, with all its challenges, adventures, and forming relationships.
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
In 1935, financially strapped widow Louisa Durrell, whose life has fallen apart, decides to move from England, with her four children (three sons, one daughter), to the island of Corfu, Greece. Once there, the family moves into a dilapidated old house that has no electricity and that is crumbling apart. But life on Corfu is cheap, it's an earthly paradise, and the Durrells proceed to forge their new existence, with all its challenges, adventures, and forming relationships.
Starring Cast
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Detailed Bias Analysis
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Leans Traditional
Primary
The series primarily focuses on apolitical themes of family dynamics, cultural adaptation, and personal growth in a new environment, consciously balancing various human experiences without promoting a specific political ideology.
The series features traditional casting, accurately reflecting the historical context of the Durrell family as white British individuals. The narrative focuses on family life and cultural adaptation in 1930s Greece, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The series features Larry Durrell, a main character whose bisexuality is subtly implied and acknowledged by the actor, reflecting the real-life individual. However, this aspect of his identity is not a central narrative focus, with his on-screen romantic relationships primarily being heterosexual. The portrayal is neither strongly positive nor negative, making its impact on LGBTQ+ themes largely incidental.
The series portrays Greek Orthodox Christianity as a fundamental and often charming aspect of Corfiot life. While observed from the Durrells' outsider perspective, religious practices and local figures are depicted with warmth, respect, and gentle humor, contributing positively to the island's cultural fabric.
The film 'The Durrells' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the Durrell family's life on Corfu in the 1930s, without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity or experiences. Therefore, no assessment of portrayal can be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series is a faithful adaptation of Gerald Durrell's autobiographical books, portraying the real-life Durrell family. All major characters, including Louisa, Larry, Leslie, Margo, and Gerry, maintain their historically and canonically established genders in the on-screen adaptation.
The Durrells is based on Gerald Durrell's autobiographical books about his real-life British family, who were white. The main characters in the 2016 series are portrayed by actors who are also white, aligning with the historical and canonical depiction.
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8.2
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.4
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