7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wilfred (2011)
Wilfred (2011)
Overview
Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. While leading him through a series of comedic and existential adventures, Wilfred the dog shows Ryan the man how to overcome his fears and joyfully embrace the unpredictability and insanity of the world around him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The show primarily explores individual psychological struggle and existential self-discovery, with its narrative solution centered on personal growth and responsibility rather than systemic critiques or political advocacy. This focus on the individual's journey keeps the show politically neutral.
The series 'Wilfred' features a predominantly white main cast and does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on the personal struggles of its white male protagonist without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The show portrays Christianity primarily through Wilfred's cynical and irreverent commentary, and through Ryan's mother, whose faith is intertwined with her mental health struggles. The narrative generally maintains a skeptical stance towards organized religion, often presenting it as a human construct or a coping mechanism rather than a source of ultimate truth or positive guidance.
The show 'Wilfred' does not feature any significant LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Its narrative centers on the unique dynamic between a man, his neighbor, and her dog, with no discernible LGBTQ+ representation or themes present throughout its run.
The television series 'Wilfred' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show's primary focus is on the psychological journey of its main character and his unique relationship with a dog, with no related content present.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The American adaptation of "Wilfred" maintains the established genders of its core characters from the original Australian series. No significant character who was canonically male or female in the source material is portrayed as a different gender.
The American series "Wilfred" (2011) is an adaptation of an Australian show. The main character, Wilfred, is portrayed by the same actor in both versions. The other primary human characters in the American version are new creations, not direct race-swapped counterparts of characters from the original series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.6
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