3.9
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Toad & Friends (2023)
Toad & Friends (2023)
Overview
Kenneth Grahame’s literary classic ‘Wind in the Willows’ springs to life in this new series following the further adventures of the much loved characters: kind and considerate Mole, reliable Rat and of course incorrigible Toad. Situated on and around the river that is such a big part of their lives and landscape, they are now joined by irrepressible Hedge the Hedgehog, Kingfisher, Heron and Adder. And let’s not forget the scheming Weasels who still want to take over Toad Hall, for whomever controls Toad Hall controls the River. The series embraces all the values of the original book – endeavour, adventure, teamwork and kindness – and is set to become a modern classic.
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Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
3.9
Overview
Kenneth Grahame’s literary classic ‘Wind in the Willows’ springs to life in this new series following the further adventures of the much loved characters: kind and considerate Mole, reliable Rat and of course incorrigible Toad. Situated on and around the river that is such a big part of their lives and landscape, they are now joined by irrepressible Hedge the Hedgehog, Kingfisher, Heron and Adder. And let’s not forget the scheming Weasels who still want to take over Toad Hall, for whomever controls Toad Hall controls the River. The series embraces all the values of the original book – endeavour, adventure, teamwork and kindness – and is set to become a modern classic.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is rated 0 (Neutral/Centrist) because it explicitly focuses on apolitical, family-friendly themes of friendship and adventure, with no discernible political ideology or leanings.
The series demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its intentional expansion of the cast to include new female characters, aiming to balance gender representation and offer diverse role models. The narrative further reinforces positive themes of community, respect, and friendship, which are foundational to inclusive environments.
Secondary
Toad & Friends (2023) does not portray the LGBTQ community in any discernible way within its narrative, characterizations, or themes. The series focuses on classic storytelling, friendship, and community, with modern inclusivity addressed through gender diversity rather than LGBTQ+ representation.
Based on available information, *Toad & Friends* does not appear to feature transsexual characters or themes. The series, an adaptation of *Wind in the Willows*, focuses on its established animal characters without any reported inclusion of transsexual representation, leading to a classification of N/A for transsexual portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series introduces new female characters, but these are additions, not reinterpretations of existing characters. Original characters like Toad, Mole, Ratty, and Badger, traditionally male, show no indication of gender alteration.
The characters in "Toad & Friends" are anthropomorphic animals, and the source material does not establish any human racial identity for them. The casting of voice actors of diverse ethnic backgrounds for animal characters does not constitute a race swap.
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