8.1
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The Wingfeather Saga (2022)
The Wingfeather Saga (2022)
Overview
Once upon a time, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother Tink, and his sister Leeli are gifted children as all children are. Together they discover the secret of the Jewels of the Shining Isle. They will need their special gifts and all the love of their noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather to survive the venomous Fangs, sea dragons, flabbits, and (gulp) toothy cows! The Wingfeather Saga blends the whimsy and heart of THE PRINCESS BRIDE with the vastness and peril of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. After living for years under occupation by the evil Fangs of Dang, the Igiby children find a map rumored to lead to the lost Jewels of Anniera---the one thing the Fangs will do anything to find---and the family is thrown headlong into a perilous adventure, uncovering hidden truths about who they are that will change their world forever.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
Once upon a time, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother Tink, and his sister Leeli are gifted children as all children are. Together they discover the secret of the Jewels of the Shining Isle. They will need their special gifts and all the love of their noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather to survive the venomous Fangs, sea dragons, flabbits, and (gulp) toothy cows! The Wingfeather Saga blends the whimsy and heart of THE PRINCESS BRIDE with the vastness and peril of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. After living for years under occupation by the evil Fangs of Dang, the Igiby children find a map rumored to lead to the lost Jewels of Anniera---the one thing the Fangs will do anything to find---and the family is thrown headlong into a perilous adventure, uncovering hidden truths about who they are that will change their world forever.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's narrative, while broadly addressing tyranny, champions a solution rooted in the restoration of a traditional, rightful monarchy and strongly emphasizes the importance of family, heritage, and individual courage, which aligns with conservative values.
The animated series incorporates diverse voice casting, notably featuring a voice actor of color in a lead role traditionally perceived as white. Despite this, the narrative maintains a traditional fantasy structure, focusing on universal themes of good versus evil and family without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes within its plot.
Secondary
The Wingfeather family characters, including Janner and Nia, were described in the source novels with pale skin, implying a white racial depiction. In the 2022 animated series, these characters are portrayed with darker skin tones, constituting a race swap from the original canon.
The film, while set in a fantasy world, is deeply imbued with Christian allegorical themes and moral frameworks. It consistently portrays virtues such as love, sacrifice, courage, and hope as fundamental to the protagonists' struggle against evil, aligning the narrative with these values.
Based on the available information, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in "The Wingfeather Saga, 2022." Therefore, an assessment of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The film does not depict any transsexual characters or themes. There are no plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity present in the story, leading to a rating of N/A for no depiction.
In 'The Wingfeather Saga,' female characters, such as Leeli and Nia Wingfeather, are present but are not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The primary combat roles are typically held by male characters.
The animated series 'The Wingfeather Saga' (2022) is a faithful adaptation of the book series. There are no known instances of major or legacy characters having their canonical gender changed from the source material to the on-screen portrayal.
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