6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Magic School Bus Rides Again (2017)
The Magic School Bus Rides Again (2017)
Overview
Ms. Frizzle's sister takes her class on a slew of wild science adventures in this update of the beloved animated show.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Ms. Frizzle's sister takes her class on a slew of wild science adventures in this update of the beloved animated show.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on objective science education and universal themes of curiosity and problem-solving, rather than explicit political advocacy, positions it as neutral. While environmental themes are present, they are framed within scientific understanding rather than partisan ideology.
The series maintains a visibly diverse cast, consistent with its original iteration, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on science education, presenting traditional identities neutrally and without explicit critique, and does not make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The Magic School Bus Rides Again, an educational children's series, does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explicit themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on scientific exploration and general inclusivity without addressing specific queer identities or experiences.
The animated series "The Magic School Bus Rides Again" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on science education through adventures, with no content related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series introduces a new character, Fiona Frizzle, as the teacher, but she is not a gender-swapped version of the original Ms. Frizzle. All returning student characters retain their original established genders.
The animated series "The Magic School Bus Rides Again" maintains the established racial depictions of its core characters from the original series and books. No character who was canonically or widely established as one race is portrayed as a different race in this installment.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.8
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