7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Great North (2021)
The Great North (2021)
Overview
Follow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family as a single dad does his best to keep his weird bunch of kids close, especially as the artistic dreams of his only daughter lead her away from the family fishing boat and into the glamorous world of the local mall.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Follow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family as a single dad does his best to keep his weird bunch of kids close, especially as the artistic dreams of his only daughter lead her away from the family fishing boat and into the glamorous world of the local mall.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The Great North is a character-driven animated sitcom that focuses on the daily lives, family dynamics, and community interactions of the Tobin family in Alaska. It maintains a neutral political stance by prioritizing humor and relatable human experiences over explicit ideological promotion or critique.
The animated series includes visible diversity within its main cast, featuring a prominent Black character who is an integral part of the central family. The narrative maintains a generally neutral or positive portrayal of its characters, including those representing traditional identities, without explicitly critiquing them or making strong DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The Great North consistently portrays its LGBTQ+ characters, Ham and Moon Tobin, with dignity and full acceptance. Their identities are normalized, celebrated by their family, and never a source of conflict or mockery. The show depicts healthy queer relationships and fosters an affirming environment for its LGBTQ+ characters, contributing to a strong positive net impact.
The Great North features Crispin, a trans boy, as a recurring character whose identity is consistently portrayed with dignity and affirmed by his family and friends. The show integrates his trans identity naturally into the narrative, treating it as a normal aspect of his life without relying on stereotypes or making it a source of conflict or ridicule.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Great North is an original animated series that premiered in 2021. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there are no pre-existing characters from prior canon or history whose gender could have been altered.
The Great North is an original animated series. All characters were created for this specific show and do not have pre-established canonical or historical races from prior source material, previous installments, or real-world history. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
7.7
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