8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Foyle's War (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Foyle's War receives a neutral rating because it consistently explores the moral and social complexities of wartime Britain, critiquing abuses of power and prejudice from various societal strata while championing the universal principles of justice, truth, and individual moral integrity rather than a specific political ideology.
Foyle's War features a cast that accurately reflects the demographics of 1940s Britain, primarily consisting of white characters without any intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on historical accuracy and crime-solving, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Foyle's War features LGBTQ+ characters, notably in 'The Eternity Ring,' where a gay man is portrayed with dignity and complexity. The narrative critically examines the historical prejudice and legal challenges faced by gay individuals, framing societal intolerance as the primary antagonist. This empathetic approach, which affirms the worth of queer lives despite external adversity, results in a net positive portrayal.
Foyle's War features a trans woman character, James, in the episode 'The Eternity Ring.' She is portrayed with dignity, intelligence, and agency. The show's main characters treat her respectfully, and any prejudice she encounters is framed as an external societal issue, leading to a net positive portrayal.
The series consistently portrays Christian morality and institutions with respect, often using them as a moral compass against the backdrop of war. While individual Christian characters may be flawed, the narrative condemns their hypocrisy rather than the faith itself, frequently highlighting the positive role of faith in providing guidance and community.
The show portrays Judaism and Jewish characters with profound sympathy and respect, particularly in the context of wartime persecution and antisemitism. The narrative unequivocally condemns bigotry against Jewish people, positioning the audience to empathize with their struggles and resilience.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Foyle's War is an original television series featuring characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this production.
Foyle's War features original characters created for the series, set in a historical period. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation for these characters to establish a canonical race that could then be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
7.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
7.8
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