7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Search (1972)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Search is an American science fiction series that aired on Wednesday nights on NBC at 10 pm ET, from September 1972 to August 1973. It ran for 23 episodes, not including the two-hour pilot film originally titled Probe. When picked up for series production, the title had to be changed because Probe was the name of an existing PBS series. In the UK the series aired on BBC 1 under the title Search Control. The show was created by Leslie Stevens, and produced by Leslie Stevens, Robert Justman, John Strong and Tony Spinner. The high concept was described as "science fiction in today's world" and the episodes featured many high-tech elements which are considered common in current science fiction shows.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Search is an American science fiction series that aired on Wednesday nights on NBC at 10 pm ET, from September 1972 to August 1973. It ran for 23 episodes, not including the two-hour pilot film originally titled Probe. When picked up for series production, the title had to be changed because Probe was the name of an existing PBS series. In the UK the series aired on BBC 1 under the title Search Control. The show was created by Leslie Stevens, and produced by Leslie Stevens, Robert Justman, John Strong and Tony Spinner. The high concept was described as "science fiction in today's world" and the episodes featured many high-tech elements which are considered common in current science fiction shows.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the complex dynamics of organized crime, family loyalty, and the pursuit of power within a morally ambiguous world, presenting a nuanced view of its characters and their struggles without explicitly endorsing or critiquing a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white and male cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores themes of free will and societal control, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian institutions and morality through a satirical lens, often depicting them as hypocritical or irrelevant to the counter-culture movement. Fritz's irreverent behavior in church and the general anti-establishment themes contribute to a critical view of traditional religion.
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a complex psychological game between two men, but their identities and relationships are not presented through an LGBTQ+ lens, resulting in no identifiable depiction.
The film "Sleuth" is a two-character psychological thriller centered on two male leads. There are no female characters present in any action or combat roles, therefore no instances of female characters defeating male opponents in physical combat are depicted.
The 1972 television series "Search" was an original production featuring new characters. There is no evidence of it being an adaptation of prior material or based on historical figures where a character's established gender was altered.
The 1972 television series "Search" features original characters created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the race of these characters, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
6.9
Critic Ratings
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