6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
The legendary son of Zeus journeys across the earth fighting monsters and helping people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The legendary son of Zeus journeys across the earth fighting monsters and helping people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series primarily explores universal themes of good versus evil, justice, and individual heroism within a mythological setting, without explicitly endorsing or critiquing specific modern political ideologies. Its focus on broad moral conflicts and individual action to right wrongs prevents a clear alignment with either left or right political discourse.
The series 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' adheres to traditional casting, featuring a predominantly white main cast for its mythological figures. Its narrative consistently frames traditional male heroic identities in a positive light, without any critical portrayal or explicit DEI themes central to the storytelling.
Secondary
The show features several female characters, including Xena and Gabrielle, who are depicted as highly skilled warriors. They frequently engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents using melee weapons and martial arts.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys primarily focuses on traditional heroic narratives and heterosexual relationships. There are no explicit or implicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present throughout the series, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The television series 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework, resulting in an N/A rating.
The series adapts Greek mythology, portraying its central figures like Hercules, Zeus, and Hera with their historically established genders. No major or recurring characters who were canonically or historically one gender are depicted as a different gender in the show.
The show adapts Greek mythology, where characters are traditionally depicted as white. The cast primarily consists of white actors, aligning with these traditional portrayals. No significant character's race was altered from established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
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