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The Pregnancy Promise

The Pregnancy Promise

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2023

TV-14

Director

Jose Montesinos

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within the standard conventions of a TV thriller, focusing on a personal crisis involving unplanned pregnancy and potential medical sabotage. While the narrative is female-centric, it lacks the depth required for high-level storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The production relies on a traditional thriller structure. It prioritizes interpersonal drama and suspense over the deconstruction of systemic power dynamics or broad socio-cultural themes. Ultimately, the film provides a baseline for gender-focused storytelling but lacks evidence of diverse racial, cultural, or disability-related representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Pregnancy Promise have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on the friendship between Lucy and Skye and their family conflicts. There is no visible evidence of queer romantic arcs or non-straight relationships.

How does The Pregnancy Promise portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on female experiences, bodily autonomy, and friendship. While it avoids patriarchal leadership, it remains unclear if the film actively challenges gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Pregnancy Promise?

Limited

The narrative provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. There is no explicit signal of diverse ethnic perspectives.

How does The Pregnancy Promise represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes involve the disruption of traditional family units and individual ability to act. However, the film lacks specific details regarding religious or political themes.

Does The Pregnancy Promise include disability representation?

Limited

The story does not mention neurodivergence, physical disability, or mental health. The plot focuses on medical interference rather than disability representation.

Present on Screen

  • The narrative centers on female experiences and the complexities of female friendship.
  • The plot explores themes of bodily autonomy and medical ability to act through its central conflict.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ ability to act or queer romantic arcs.
  • There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the character descriptions.
  • The story does not address neurodivergence, physical disability, or mental health conditions.

Official Synopsis

Best friends Lucy and Skye accidently fall pregnant at the same time which creates a huge rift between them and their families. But when Skye starts to suspect someone of meddling with her birth control, she wonders if there’s something more sinister at play…

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