5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Andromeda Strain (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
A U.S. satellite crash-lands near a small town in Utah, unleashing a deadly plague that kills virtually everyone except two survivors, who may provide clues to immunizing the population. As the military attempts to quarantine the area, a team of highly specialized scientists is assembled to find a cure and stop the spread of the alien pathogen, code-named Andromeda.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A U.S. satellite crash-lands near a small town in Utah, unleashing a deadly plague that kills virtually everyone except two survivors, who may provide clues to immunizing the population. As the military attempts to quarantine the area, a team of highly specialized scientists is assembled to find a cure and stop the spread of the alien pathogen, code-named Andromeda.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around an apolitical biological threat, with its solution championed through rigorous scientific methodology and interdisciplinary collaboration, rather than a specific political ideology. While it subtly critiques military protocols and the dangers of bioweapons research, these are balanced by the necessity of an organized, albeit flawed, government response.
The miniseries features significant diversity through the explicit racial recasting of a lead character and a broadly diverse ensemble in key scientific roles. The narrative, however, maintains a neutral stance towards traditional identities, focusing instead on the scientific and existential challenges presented by the plot.
Secondary
The 2008 miniseries adapts the original story, replacing the male character Dr. Peter Leavitt from the source material with the female character Dr. Angela Noyce, who fulfills a similar core role in the scientific team.
The 2008 miniseries adaptation features several characters, including Dr. Mark Hall, Dr. Peter Leavitt (gender-swapped to Ruth Leavitt), and Dr. Jeremy Stone (replaced by Dr. Tsi Chou), who were established as white in the original novel and 1971 film, now portrayed by actors of different races.
The Andromeda Strain (2008 miniseries) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is a science fiction thriller centered on a team of scientists battling a deadly virus, with its narrative scope entirely focused on scientific investigation, containment, and survival, leaving no room for LGBTQ+ representation.
The 2008 miniseries "The Andromeda Strain" focuses on a team of scientists investigating a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism. The narrative is centered on scientific containment, biological threats, and government response. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the story.
The miniseries focuses on a team of scientists combating a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism. Female characters are present in scientific roles, but the narrative does not include any scenes of them engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.2
Critic Ratings
4.0
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