Apple TVThe Pirates of Dark Water (1991)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
The Pirates of Dark Water is a fantasy animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera in 1991.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The Pirates of Dark Water is a fantasy animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera in 1991.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating as its core narrative is a classic fantasy adventure focusing on a hero's quest to stop a magical, existential threat and restore a rightful kingdom. It primarily engages with apolitical themes of destiny, courage, and good versus evil, rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The animated series features a traditional fantasy setting with character designs that do not explicitly incorporate real-world racial diversity or intentional race-swaps. The narrative centers on a male protagonist's hero's journey, with no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features Tula, a capable warrior, who consistently engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including pirates and other adversaries, using her staff and combat skills.
The Pirates of Dark Water is an animated fantasy adventure series that does not feature any explicit or implied LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on the protagonist's quest and the overarching conflict, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The Pirates of Dark Water is an original animated series. All its characters were created for the show, establishing their genders within its own canon without prior source material to reference for a gender swap.
The Pirates of Dark Water is the original animated series. Its characters were created for this production, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which their race could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
7.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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