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Star Trek: The Menagerie (1966)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.1
Star Trek: The Menagerie poster

Overview

In 2267, the USS Enterprise arrives at Starbase 11 in response to a subspace call First Officer Spock reported receiving from the former captain of the Enterprise, Christopher Pike, under whom Spock had served. Captain Kirk and Spock meet the starbase commander, Commodore Mendez. Mendez informs them that Pike could not have sent any message, as a recent accident has left him with locked-in syndrome, unable to move or communicate other than answering yes/no questions with the aid of a device operated by his brainwaves. Pike refuses to communicate with anyone except Spock. After Kirk and Mendez leave to discuss the situation, Spock reveals, over Pike's repeated "no" signals, that he intends to carry out a plan that he has made.


Starring Cast

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Overview

In 2267, the USS Enterprise arrives at Starbase 11 in response to a subspace call First Officer Spock reported receiving from the former captain of the Enterprise, Christopher Pike, under whom Spock had served. Captain Kirk and Spock meet the starbase commander, Commodore Mendez. Mendez informs them that Pike could not have sent any message, as a recent accident has left him with locked-in syndrome, unable to move or communicate other than answering yes/no questions with the aid of a device operated by his brainwaves. Pike refuses to communicate with anyone except Spock. After Kirk and Mendez leave to discuss the situation, Spock reveals, over Pike's repeated "no" signals, that he intends to carry out a plan that he has made.


Starring Cast

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film leans left by championing compassion and individual well-being over strict adherence to institutional regulations, presenting a critique of bureaucratic inflexibility in the face of extreme suffering.

This movie features visible diversity in its cast, which was progressive for its era, with original characters from various backgrounds. The narrative consistently promotes themes of equality and understanding, yet it frames traditional identities, particularly its white male protagonists, in a consistently positive and heroic light without explicit critique.

Secondary

The film 'Star Trek: The Menagerie' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story primarily explores themes of disability, illusion, and freedom through its main characters and their heterosexual relationships, offering no portrayal of queer identity.

The film "Star Trek: The Menagerie" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Captain Pike's past, the Talosians' telepathic abilities, and Starfleet regulations, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The film features female characters such as Vina and Number One. Vina is primarily a subject of alien manipulation and does not engage in physical combat. Number One serves as a competent officer but is not depicted in direct physical confrontations against male opponents.

This film is an original installment of the Star Trek universe, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material with established characters of different genders. All characters maintain their canonical gender as established within this production.

This film is an early installment of the original Star Trek series, introducing or further developing its core characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous screen version where these characters were established as a different race before their portrayal in this film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.2
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Critic Ratings

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