7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
Overview
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show balances its exploration of racial identity, class differences, and social stereotypes with a strong emphasis on traditional family values, individual responsibility, and personal growth, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The series features a predominantly Black main cast, showcasing visible diversity without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative frequently engages with themes of race, class, and identity, offering a strong critique of societal norms and stereotypes from a Black perspective.
Secondary
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air featured very limited and incidental LGBTQ+ content. While some episodes touched on implied homosexuality or gay marriage, these instances were not central to the narrative and did not involve developed LGBTQ+ characters. The show generally depicted initial character discomfort followed by acceptance, leading to a neutral overall portrayal.
The series consistently portrays Christianity as a positive influence, underpinning the Banks family's moral compass, community involvement, and celebrations. The narrative affirms the virtues and dignity associated with their faith, presenting it as a source of strength and guidance.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a sitcom from the 1990s, does not include any explicit depictions of transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on family dynamics, class differences, and racial identity, without addressing transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an original sitcom. Its characters were created for the series and do not have prior canonical or historical gender baselines from which to be swapped.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an original sitcom from 1990-1996, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific series, establishing their race within its original context. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.9
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