6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Frontier (1955)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
Frontier is an American Western anthology series that aired on NBC from September 1955, to September 1956. The series de-emphasizes gunplay and focuses on the hazards of the settlement of the American West. It was only the second anthology Western series in television history, having been preceded by Death Valley Days. Frontier aired premiered on September 25, 1955, and ran sporadically in its last five months. Walter Coy narrated the series and starred in occasional episodes, which are dramatizations based on actual events. The program was produced by Worthington Miner.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Frontier is an American Western anthology series that aired on NBC from September 1955, to September 1956. The series de-emphasizes gunplay and focuses on the hazards of the settlement of the American West. It was only the second anthology Western series in television history, having been preceded by Death Valley Days. Frontier aired premiered on September 25, 1955, and ran sporadically in its last five months. Walter Coy narrated the series and starred in occasional episodes, which are dramatizations based on actual events. The program was produced by Worthington Miner.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on the universal human struggle for survival and the bonds of camaraderie amidst the harsh realities of war positions it as neutral. It emphasizes apolitical themes of endurance and resilience rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
This 1950s Western series features traditional casting and character portrayals consistent with its era, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative frames traditional identities neutrally or positively, reflecting the common themes of the time without incorporating modern DEI critiques.
Secondary
The TV show "Frontier" features a significant and respectfully portrayed same-sex relationship between the prominent Cree character Sokanon and Kahwi. Their bond is depicted with dignity and complexity, integrated naturally into the narrative. The challenges they encounter are external to their queer identity, affirming the show's positive and empathetic stance towards LGBTQ+ lives and love.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1955 anthology Western series "Frontier" does not feature recurring characters or adaptations of specific source material with established genders that were subsequently swapped. There is no evidence of historical figures being portrayed with a different gender.
Frontier (1955) was an anthology Western television series, meaning it featured different stories and characters in each episode. There is no single set of pre-established characters from source material or prior installments whose race could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
5.0
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