6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Blue Heelers (1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Blue Heelers was one of Australia's longest running weekly television drama series. Blue Heelers is a police drama series set in the fictional country town of Mount Thomas. Under the watchful eye of Tom Croydon (John Wood), the men and women of Mount Thomas Police Station fight crime, resolve disputes and tackle the social issues of the day. We watch their successes and their failures and learn to grow with them and their loved ones as the heart of the series develops.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Blue Heelers was one of Australia's longest running weekly television drama series. Blue Heelers is a police drama series set in the fictional country town of Mount Thomas. Under the watchful eye of Tom Croydon (John Wood), the men and women of Mount Thomas Police Station fight crime, resolve disputes and tackle the social issues of the day. We watch their successes and their failures and learn to grow with them and their loved ones as the heart of the series develops.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series implicitly reinforces conservative values by consistently portraying dedicated police officers as essential for maintaining law and order and community stability, focusing on individual responsibility and the effectiveness of the existing justice system.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, consistent with mainstream television of its era. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Blue Heelers featured a notable storyline where main character Constable Jo Parrish had a same-sex relationship. This was depicted with sensitivity and dignity, portraying the relationship as genuine and framing any challenges as external societal issues. The show's overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes, particularly through this arc, was affirming for its time.
The series generally portrays Christianity as a foundational and often positive element of the rural Australian community. While individual characters may exhibit flaws or hypocrisy, the narrative frequently aligns with Christian virtues of compassion, community support, and moral guidance, presenting the church as a respected institution.
Based on available information, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in "Blue Heelers." Therefore, no specific portrayal can be evaluated, resulting in an N/A rating for net impact.
Blue Heelers is a police procedural drama focused on realistic law enforcement. While female officers frequently engage in arrests and physical altercations, these are typically portrayed as struggles or standard police procedures, often with backup. The show does not feature instances where a female character demonstrably defeats one or more male opponents through superior physical combat skills or martial arts.
Blue Heelers is an original Australian drama series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, establishing their gender within its own canon from their first appearance. Therefore, no character could have been gender-swapped from a prior established version.
Blue Heelers is an original Australian television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have a prior canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
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