7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Pretender (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to be. When he realizes as an adult that he's actually a prisoner and his captors are not as benevolent as he's been told, he breaks out. While trying to find his real identity, Jarod helps those he encounters and tries to avoid the woman sent to retrieve him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to be. When he realizes as an adult that he's actually a prisoner and his captors are not as benevolent as he's been told, he breaks out. While trying to find his real identity, Jarod helps those he encounters and tries to avoid the woman sent to retrieve him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The evaluation of political bias for 'The Pretender' could not be performed due to the complete absence of plot details, character arcs, or thematic information. Consequently, no discernible bias was identified, leading to a default neutral rating.
Due to the complete absence of specific details about the movie's casting, characters, or narrative, this evaluation is based on a default assumption of traditional characteristics for both representation and storytelling. No explicit DEI elements could be identified or inferred from the provided information.
Secondary
The show frequently portrays Christianity, its practices, and its adherents with respect, often depicting faith as a source of comfort, community, and moral guidance. While individual characters may misuse their religious positions, the narrative consistently condemns such hypocrisy, thereby affirming the underlying virtues of the faith.
The television series "The Pretender" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes as central or significant elements within its narrative. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate under the provided rubric.
The television series 'The Pretender' (1996) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a 'N/A' assessment for its depiction of transsexual identity.
The show features Miss Parker as a strong female character, but her confrontations typically involve firearms, strategic thinking, or intimidation rather than direct, close-quarters physical combat victories against male opponents. No significant female character is depicted winning such encounters through skill, strength, or martial arts.
The Pretender is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which a character's gender could have been established and subsequently changed.
The Pretender is an original television series from 1996-2000. Its characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical racial depictions from source material, previous installments, or real-world history. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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