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Scored mixed entertainment and message on WhatSphere's content-balance model 3

The adaptation scores 58 of 100 for faithfulness to that source 1. Its narrative-universality assessment registers 6 of 10 2. Taken together, the content-balance model places it mixed entertainment and message at 29 of 100 3. Relative to the expected cast make-up for its production origin, on-screen representation registers above the baseline for Asian and South Asian and below it for White and Hispanic 4.

The receipts — every claim above is sourced
  1. 1
    FaithfulnessFaithfulness 58 of 100.WhatSphere faithfulness checklist, score_version 1
  2. 2
    Narrative universalityNarrative universality 6 of 10; identity centrality present.WhatSphere content assessment. Narrative universality 6/10 -> advocacy signal 44
  3. 3
    Content balanceAdvocacy 29 of 100, tier mixed entertainment and message.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1. Narrative universality 6/10 -> advocacy signal 44
  4. 4
    RepresentationRepresentation vs production-origin baseline: Asian 74, South Asian 71, White 7, Hispanic 28.WhatSphere representation model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

After the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceYoung Men
Mainstream

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
64
Young Women
38
Older Men
62
Older Women
36
Faithfulness
58
Advocacy29
Mixed

Audience Representation

White
7
Black
62
Hispanic
28
Asian
74
South Asian
71
Middle Eastern
48
Indigenous
48
Mixed
42
Other
48
LGBTQ+
0

Source Material

Source material for this title, with author, type, publication year, and purchase link
TitleAuthorTypeYearPurchase link
Marvel Zombies (comic series)Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillipscomic2005
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What Changed from the Source

The production decisions behind this adaptation, as recorded — original versus on screen.

Source faithfulness: 58/100

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Cast & Crew