7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tidelands (2018)
Tidelands (2018)
Overview
Ex-con Cal McTeer's return to her hometown of Orphelin Bay blows the lid off a generations-long conspiracy of silence around murder, drugs and Sirens.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Ex-con Cal McTeer's return to her hometown of Orphelin Bay blows the lid off a generations-long conspiracy of silence around murder, drugs and Sirens.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series predominantly explores themes of marginalization and exploitation of a non-human 'other' by human society, coupled with environmental concerns, aligning its narrative with progressive values of empathy and challenging established power structures.
The movie features a cast with visible diversity across nationalities, though it does not appear to involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Tidelands features Calliope, a lesbian character whose identity and relationship with Rosa are depicted with dignity and complexity. Her sexuality is presented as a natural aspect of her character, free from negative stereotypes or prejudice. The narrative treats her relationship respectfully, and any obstacles she faces are external to her queer identity, contributing to a net positive portrayal.
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Tidelands is an original series without specified prior source material or historical figures. All characters are considered new creations for this production, meaning there is no established canonical gender to swap from.
Tidelands (2018) is an original Netflix series, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. Therefore, all characters are new and original, with no prior established racial identities to be 'swapped' from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.7
N/A
More Like This
Leans Progressive
7.2
Elvis
(2022)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.8
Rabbit-Proof Fence
(2002)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
7.4
Strictly Ballroom
(1992)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
6.8
Romper Stomper
(1992)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
8.0
The Power of the Dog
(2021)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
6.7
Escape from Pretoria
(2020)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
7.8
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
(1994)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
7.3
The Year of Living Dangerously
(1982)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
7.3
High Ground
(2021)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
7.4
The Sapphires
(2012)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
7.9
Better Man
(2024)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
7.3
The Drama
(2026)
Political: Not Rated
Diversity: Not Rated
Progressive
6.8
Sheepdog
(2026)
Political: Not Rated
Diversity: Not Rated
Leans Progressive
9.4
In Trousers
(1979)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
7.4
A Soldier's Story
(1984)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Center
7.0
Kill Boksoon
(2023)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
8.5
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
(2017)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Leans Progressive
7.5
Wasteman
(2026)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Center
7.0
Short Eyes
(1977)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Leans Progressive
6.8
Kill the Messenger
(2014)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate