Paramount+Taxi (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily functions as a psychological character study of an alienated individual, depicting urban decay and vigilantism without explicitly endorsing or critiquing these themes from a specific ideological standpoint. Its focus is on observation rather than advocacy, leading to a neutral political bias.
The movie features a cast that is primarily white, consistent with traditional casting practices. Its narrative focuses on character-driven stories without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
Taxi includes LGBTQ+ representation, primarily through an episode where a main character's lesbian friend is depicted with dignity. The narrative explores initial discomfort but concludes with acceptance and affirmation of the friendship. Other instances are incidental, contributing to a net positive portrayal.
Alex's Jewish heritage is presented as a normal and respected aspect of his identity and family background. When other characters interact with Judaism, the humor is directed at their superficiality or misunderstanding, not at the religion itself, which is treated with dignity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Taxi (1978) is an original sitcom, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for this series, establishing their original genders within the show itself. Therefore, no character's gender was changed from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
The 1978 series "Taxi" is an original production, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material with pre-established character races. All characters were originated within this show, thus no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
7.7
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