Apple TVBlade: The Series (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
Blade is a half-man, half-vampire who employs his extraordinary powers in a crusade to save mankind from the demonic creatures who walk the night. Set in Detroit, Blade investigates the vampire house of Chthon. Along the way he forms an uneasy alliance with Krista Starr, a former military veteran who becomes entrenched in the world of vampires while investigating the murder of her twin brother.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Blade is a half-man, half-vampire who employs his extraordinary powers in a crusade to save mankind from the demonic creatures who walk the night. Set in Detroit, Blade investigates the vampire house of Chthon. Along the way he forms an uneasy alliance with Krista Starr, a former military veteran who becomes entrenched in the world of vampires while investigating the murder of her twin brother.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series primarily focuses on an individual's violent war against a hidden, predatory race of vampires, presenting an apolitical conflict centered on survival and direct action rather than explicitly promoting progressive or conservative ideologies.
The series features a diverse cast, consistent with the established racial identity of its lead character from the source material. The narrative primarily focuses on action and supernatural conflict, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The series features multiple female characters, including Chase and Charlotte, who are depicted engaging in and winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. These victories are achieved through martial arts, melee weapons, or inherent vampire strength and speed.
Blade: The Series does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The show focuses exclusively on its core premise of vampire hunting and related supernatural elements, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
Blade: The Series introduces new characters and maintains the established gender of its titular protagonist, Blade, who remains male. No existing characters from the source comics or prior films are portrayed with a different gender.
The main character, Blade, who is canonically Black in the comics and previous films, is portrayed by a Black actor in the series. Other significant characters appear to be original to the series, thus not subject to race swap criteria.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
6.5
Critic Ratings
5.0
N/A
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