6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Equalizer (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
While the film addresses the exploitation of the vulnerable, a universally sympathetic cause, its championed solution is rooted in individual responsibility and extra-legal vigilante justice, aligning with right-leaning themes of self-reliance and decisive action when institutions fail.
The movie exhibits significant DEI primarily due to the explicit racial recasting of its lead character, Robert McCall, a role historically portrayed by a white actor. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities, instead presenting a strong male protagonist in a classic vigilante story.
Secondary
The Equalizer portrays LGBTQ+ characters positively through Delilah McCall, Robyn's bisexual daughter. Her identity is normalized, accepted by her family, and her relationships are depicted without prejudice, contributing to an affirming representation within the series.
The show features Robyn McCall, a former CIA operative, who regularly engages in direct physical combat. She is consistently depicted as victorious in hand-to-hand fights against one or more male opponents, demonstrating superior skill and strength.
The television series 'The Equalizer' (1985) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The 1985–1989 series is the original live-action adaptation of "The Equalizer." Its characters were not established in prior canon or installments before this show, thus no gender swaps occurred.
The 1985–1989 series "The Equalizer" is the original screen adaptation of the character Robert McCall. There was no prior canonical source material or previous installment that established the character's race differently before this show. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.3
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