6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Branded (1965)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
Branded is an American Western series which aired on NBC from 1965 through 1966, sponsored by Procter & Gamble in its Sunday night 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time period, and starred Chuck Connors as Jason McCord, a United States Army Cavalry captain who had been drummed out of the service following an unjust accusation of cowardice.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Branded is an American Western series which aired on NBC from 1965 through 1966, sponsored by Procter & Gamble in its Sunday night 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time period, and starred Chuck Connors as Jason McCord, a United States Army Cavalry captain who had been drummed out of the service following an unjust accusation of cowardice.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
This animated short explicitly critiques the dehumanizing effects of consumerism and advertising within a capitalist society, portraying a loss of individuality due to pervasive branding. Its central thesis aligns with progressive critiques of systemic economic forces.
The 1965 Soviet drama 'Branded' features a cast consistent with the demographics of its production region and era, without evidence of intentional diversity-driven casting. Its narrative focuses on individual and social themes, typical of its time, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film, as a Western of its era, implicitly upholds moral values often associated with Christian ethics, such as justice, redemption, and community. While not a central theme, Christianity typically serves as a respectful backdrop, aligning the narrative with virtues commonly found within the faith.
The television series "Branded," a Western from the mid-1960s, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's journey to clear his name, with no elements related to queer identity present in its storylines.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Branded is an original 1965 television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canon from which a character's gender could be swapped.
Branded is an original television series from 1965. Its characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical racial establishments to be compared against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
6.4
Critic Ratings
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