TV series · 2014MysterySci-Fi & FantasyAnimation

Over the Garden Wall

Name: Over the Garden Wall
Released: 2014

4Based

AI Woke Score

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Where to watch

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The Verdict

A whimsical, melancholic fairy-tale miniseries that is essentially free of identity messaging. It tells a heartfelt original story about two brothers finding their way home, with charm and craft rather than ideology. Nothing here registers as woke.

What the AI Flagged

Each axis scored 0–100, with the receipts. The headline score weights the worst offense, so a single egregious element isn't diluted by the rest.

Identity Swaps

Original characters in an original story; nothing swapped.

Girlboss & Male Demotion

Beatrice is sharp and capable, but Wirt and Greg are sympathetic male leads with their own growth; no demotion messaging.

LGBTQ+ / Trans / Non-Binary Content

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present.

DEI Casting

Period-appropriate Americana fantasy cast; no quota-driven casting.

Preachiness

Gentle themes of hope and responsibility woven into a fairy-tale story without sermonizing.

Anti-Masculinity / Anti-West

No framing of masculinity or the West as toxic; Wirt's arc is earnest and warm.

Source Betrayal

Original work with no source material to betray.

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Details

Released: November 3, 2014
Type: TV series
Creator: Patrick McHale
Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Family, Comedy

Synopsis

Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in time. With the help of a wise old Woodsman and a foul-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, Wirt and Greg must travel across this strange land, in hope of finding their way home. Join them as they encounter surprises and obstacles on their journey through the wood.

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Analysis generated June 9, 2026

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