Apple TVWithout a Trace (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on the emotional journey and individual perseverance of a mother searching for her missing child, with the critique of institutional inadequacy serving as a plot device rather than an ideological statement, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie "Without a Trace" features traditional casting without intentional race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative focuses on a parent's struggle and a police investigation, without critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The series includes a notable plotline where a gay character is a victim of a hate crime. The narrative unequivocally condemns the prejudice, portraying the character and his identity with respect and empathy. This framing of external obstacles while affirming LGBTQ+ worth leads to a net positive portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As an original procedural drama, "Without a Trace" introduced its own set of characters without drawing from pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. Therefore, no characters were established as one gender elsewhere and then portrayed as a different gender within the show.
As an original television series, "Without a Trace" created its own characters without drawing from pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped from an established baseline.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
7.5
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