Apple TVThe New Adventures of Superman (1966)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
The New Adventures of Superman is a series of six-minute animated Superman adventures produced by Filmation that were broadcast on CBS between 1966 and 1970. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring The Adventures of Superboy and other DC Comics superheroes.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The New Adventures of Superman is a series of six-minute animated Superman adventures produced by Filmation that were broadcast on CBS between 1966 and 1970. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring The Adventures of Superboy and other DC Comics superheroes.
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Leans Traditional
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The series primarily focuses on classic good versus evil narratives, with Superman embodying universal virtues and acting as a protector against various threats. It largely avoids explicit political messaging, maintaining a neutral stance on societal issues.
This animated series from the 1960s adheres to traditional casting for its iconic characters, who are predominantly white. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, focusing on classic superhero adventures without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
This 1960s animated series, typical of its era, does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The narrative focuses on traditional superhero adventures, with no discernible representation or exploration of queer identities or themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The animated series faithfully adapts the established DC Comics characters such as Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, maintaining their canonical genders from the source material. No major or legacy characters undergo a gender change.
This animated series from 1966 faithfully adapts the established appearances of its core characters from the Superman comics of that era. All major characters, including Superman, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen, are depicted as white, consistent with their long-standing canonical portrayals at the time. No characters established as one race were portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
6.0
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