Prime VideoBanacek (1972)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
Banacek is an American detective TV series starring George Peppard that aired on the NBC network from 1972 to 1974. The series was part of the rotating NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie anthology. It alternated in its time slot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season.
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Banacek is an American detective TV series starring George Peppard that aired on the NBC network from 1972 to 1974. The series was part of the rotating NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie anthology. It alternated in its time slot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series focuses on an insurance investigator solving seemingly impossible thefts, prioritizing intellectual puzzle-solving and individual ingenuity over political commentary. Its themes are largely apolitical, centering on the restoration of order and the upholding of property rights as a backdrop for the mysteries.
The series features traditional casting with a white male lead and a predominantly white supporting cast, reflecting common practices of its time. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, without explicitly incorporating or critiquing DEI themes.
Secondary
The television series "Banacek" does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a sophisticated insurance investigator solving complex thefts, with no discernible representation of queer identity or related storylines.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Banacek is an original television series from 1972. As such, its characters were created for this show and do not have prior canonical or historical gender establishments to be swapped from.
Banacek is an original television series from 1972. Its characters were created for this production and did not have pre-existing canonical or historical racial identities from prior source material or installments. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
8.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
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