PhiloThe Virginian (1962)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
The Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Henry Garth, the Grainger brothers, and Colonel Alan MacKenzie. It is the setting for a variety of stories, many more based on character and relationships than the usual western.
Starring Cast
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PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Henry Garth, the Grainger brothers, and Colonel Alan MacKenzie. It is the setting for a variety of stories, many more based on character and relationships than the usual western.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film champions individual responsibility and the strict enforcement of law and order as the solution to frontier chaos, aligning its narrative with conservative values.
This classic Western series features primarily traditional casting, with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative frames traditional identities in a neutral or positive manner, consistent with the genre and era, without explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The series consistently portrays Christian values as foundational to the moral framework of the Western community, often depicting churches and ministers as sources of guidance, comfort, and ethical principles. While individual characters may exhibit flaws, the narrative generally affirms the positive role of faith in fostering justice and community.
The Virginian, a Western television series that aired from 1962 to 1971, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative and character arcs are consistent with the social norms and storytelling conventions of its era, which did not typically include such depictions.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1962 TV series "The Virginian" is an adaptation of Owen Wister's 1902 novel. Key characters from the source material, such as the Virginian, Molly Wood, Trampas, and Judge Henry, maintain their original genders as established in the novel. No instances of gender swapping for established characters were identified.
The 1962 TV series "The Virginian" is an adaptation of Owen Wister's 1902 novel. The main characters, such as the Virginian, Molly Wood, and Trampas, were consistently portrayed by actors whose race aligned with their established depictions in the source material and the historical setting.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
6.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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