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Relic Hunter (1999)

Bias Rating
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Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
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Overview

Sydney Fox is a professor and globe-trotting "relic hunter" who looks for ancient artifacts to return to museums and/or the descendants of the original owner. She is aided by her linguistic assistant Nigel and occasionally by her somewhat air-headed secretary Claudia. She often ends up battling rival hunters seeking out artifacts for the money.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive

Overview

Sydney Fox is a professor and globe-trotting "relic hunter" who looks for ancient artifacts to return to museums and/or the descendants of the original owner. She is aided by her linguistic assistant Nigel and occasionally by her somewhat air-headed secretary Claudia. She often ends up battling rival hunters seeking out artifacts for the money.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Center

Primary

The series primarily focuses on action-adventure and mystery, with its central conflicts revolving around the recovery and preservation of ancient artifacts through individual heroic efforts. While it touches on themes of cultural heritage and anti-exploitation, these are presented within an apolitical framework of good versus evil, rather than as a promotion of specific progressive or conservative ideologies.

Relic Hunter features visible diversity with an actress of Asian descent in the lead role. The narrative subtly deviates from traditional male hero archetypes through its portrayal of the white male sidekick, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes within its adventure-driven plot.

Secondary

The show features Sydney Fox, an archaeology professor, who frequently engages in and wins physical fights against multiple male adversaries. She uses martial arts and hand-to-hand combat to overcome opponents who are often larger or more numerous.

Buddhist relics and sites are depicted as historically significant and worthy of preservation. The show's heroes often strive to prevent their exploitation, reflecting a positive stance on their cultural and spiritual value.

The show consistently portrays Christian relics and historical sites with respect, emphasizing their cultural and historical significance. The narrative often aligns with the preservation of Christian heritage, with heroes working to protect artifacts from desecration or misuse.

Hindu artifacts are typically presented as ancient and culturally significant, with the narrative generally supporting their preservation and respect. The show avoids critiquing the faith itself, focusing instead on the historical importance of its relics.

Islamic artifacts, when featured, are treated as valuable historical and cultural items deserving of protection. The narrative supports their return to appropriate cultural contexts, implying respect for Islamic heritage and traditions.

The series 'Relic Hunter' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action-adventure plots involving artifact recovery, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or relationships throughout its run.

The television series 'Relic Hunter' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on action-adventure plots involving archaeological expeditions and historical artifacts, without engaging with LGBTQ+ identities or related social issues.

Relic Hunter is an original television series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.

Relic Hunter is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, no characters had an established race prior to the show's creation that could be subject to a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.5
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6.7

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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