8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Good Place (2016)
The Good Place (2016)
Overview
Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central thesis explicitly critiques a rigid, individualistic meritocratic system of justice, advocating instead for a rehabilitative, empathetic, and collectively-driven approach to morality and human improvement.
The series features a visibly diverse main cast with original characters from various backgrounds. Its narrative explores universal human flaws and societal systems without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The Good Place positively portrays LGBTQ+ themes primarily through its lead character, Eleanor Shellstrop, whose bisexuality is consistently depicted with dignity and as a natural aspect of her identity. Her attractions are normalized and contribute to her character's complexity without being a source of conflict or mockery, affirming queer identity within the show's narrative.
The Good Place does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on ethical philosophy, the afterlife, and personal growth, without engaging with gender identity in this specific context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Good Place is an original series, not an adaptation or biopic. All characters were created for the show, thus there are no pre-existing canonical or historical genders to compare against for any character.
The Good Place is an original television series. All main characters were created for this show, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which their race could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.2
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