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The Ex Obsession

The Ex Obsession

2022

TV-MA

Director

Michael Civille

Runtime

96 minutes

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Synopsis

When Kim’s husband John raves about a new co-worker named Grant, she’s shocked to discover upon meeting him, that it’s her ex-boyfriend. While they try to keep their former relationship a secret, John starts to suspect an affair and accidentally kills Grant in a fit of rage. Worried they’ll be implicated in murder, Kim directs John to impersonate Grant in a desperate cover-up that spirals into obsession.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.2/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The story centers on a heterosexual triad involving Kim, John, and Grant. There is no evidence of same-sex intimacy or non-cisnormative identities within the plot.

Gender Representation

Fair

Kim displays significant agency by directing the murder cover-up. However, the plot relies on traditional tropes of male volatility and domestic instability.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the characters. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The film focuses on the breakdown of the nuclear family through a suspense lens. It prioritizes individual survival over systemic or socio-political commentary.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or chronic health conditions.

Strengths

  • Kim demonstrates high agency by taking control of the cover-up after the accidental killing.

Areas for Improvement

  • The plot relies heavily on the trope of male volatility and domestic instability.
  • The narrative lacks intersectional complexity or intentional subversion of social hierarchies.
  • There is a notable absence of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+, racial, or disability representation.

AI Analysis

The film operates as a conventional domestic thriller, prioritizing interpersonal conflict and the mechanics of a crime over social complexity. The narrative structure adheres to standard genre expectations rather than seeking to subvert social hierarchies or provide intersectional depth. While the female lead shows tactical agency, the core conflict is built upon traditional gendered archetypes of rage and domestic dysfunction. The lack of demographic detail regarding race and disability prevents a more comprehensive evaluation of the film's inclusivity.

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