7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Remington Steele (1982)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Laura Holt, a licensed private detective, opens a detective agency but finds that potential clients refuse to hire a woman, however qualified. To solve the problem, Laura invents a fictitious male superior whom she names Remington Steele. Through a series of events that unfold in the first episode, "License to Steele," a former thief and con man, whose real name is never revealed, assumes the identity of Remington Steele. Behind the scenes, Laura remains firmly in charge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Laura Holt, a licensed private detective, opens a detective agency but finds that potential clients refuse to hire a woman, however qualified. To solve the problem, Laura invents a fictitious male superior whom she names Remington Steele. Through a series of events that unfold in the first episode, "License to Steele," a former thief and con man, whose real name is never revealed, assumes the identity of Remington Steele. Behind the scenes, Laura remains firmly in charge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series primarily focuses on lighthearted mystery, romantic comedy, and the individual resourcefulness of its characters, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. While it touches on themes like sexism in the workplace, its narrative solution is pragmatic and individualistic, not a call for systemic change.
The series features a predominantly white cast, consistent with traditional mainstream television of its time, and does not include any explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Remington Steele, a detective comedy-drama from the 1980s, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The show's narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and traditional crime-solving plots, resulting in no LGBTQ+ representation.
The television series "Remington Steele" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.
The show primarily focuses on mystery and lighthearted drama. While female characters like Laura Holt are intelligent and resourceful, they do not typically engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents through skill or strength. Their victories are usually achieved through intellect, strategy, or escape.
Remington Steele is an original television series. Its main characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical gender establishments that could be altered.
Remington Steele is an original television series that premiered in 1982. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish their race before their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
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