5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Purge (2018)
The Purge (2018)
Overview
Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques systemic racism, class oppression, and state-sanctioned violence against marginalized communities, portraying an authoritarian government as the antagonist and championing community resistance.
The movie features a predominantly Black main cast, with its narrative explicitly centering on a Black community targeted by a government-sanctioned social experiment. It critiques systemic racism and classism by portraying traditional power structures, specifically white, wealthy males, as the architects of this oppressive system.
Secondary
The Purge TV series features prominent LGBTQ+ characters, notably Marcus and Michelle, whose gay marriage is portrayed with dignity, complexity, and normalcy. Their struggles stem from the show's dystopian premise, not their identity. This affirming depiction, alongside other queer representation, results in a net positive portrayal.
The TV series 'The Purge' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the annual Purge event and its societal impacts, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Purge TV series introduces new characters and storylines within the established universe. It does not feature any pre-existing, canonically established characters from the film franchise or other source material portrayed with a different gender.
The Purge TV series introduces a new ensemble of original characters not previously established in the film franchise. There are no instances of existing, canonically established characters being portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
4.2
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