9.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Friends and Heroes (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 9.0
Overview
Friends and Heroes is a Christian children's program that airs on TBN, Smile of a Child TV, and was also shown on BBC TV. The show is both traditionally animated and computer animated. It takes place from 69 - 71 AD. There are three series each of 13 Episodes: Series 1 is set in Alexandria, Egypt; Series 2 in Jerusalem and Series 3 in Rome. The series was created by Brian D. Brown and Eric J. Danenberg, who also worked on The Storykeepers.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Friends and Heroes is a Christian children's program that airs on TBN, Smile of a Child TV, and was also shown on BBC TV. The show is both traditionally animated and computer animated. It takes place from 69 - 71 AD. There are three series each of 13 Episodes: Series 1 is set in Alexandria, Egypt; Series 2 in Jerusalem and Series 3 in Rome. The series was created by Brian D. Brown and Eric J. Danenberg, who also worked on The Storykeepers.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series' dominant themes, centered on traditional biblical narratives and the promotion of faith-based moral virtues for children, align with conservative values.
The animated series 'Friends and Heroes' features a visibly diverse cast, which is a natural reflection of its ancient Roman-Egyptian setting rather than an explicit DEI-driven casting initiative. The narrative focuses on moral lessons and religious persecution, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making modern DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The series is explicitly designed to educate children on biblical stories, presenting Jesus and early Christian figures as heroes and their faith as virtuous and inspiring. The narrative consistently aligns with the virtues and dignity of Christian teachings.
The series respectfully portrays the historical Jewish faith, its practices, and its foundational role in the biblical narrative, often depicting Jewish characters and their traditions with dignity. While some Jewish leaders are shown in opposition to Jesus, the overall portrayal of the faith itself and its adherents is positive and integral to the story.
Friends and Heroes is an animated children's series based on biblical stories. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative. The show focuses on historical and religious education, and queer identity is not depicted or addressed.
The animated series "Friends and Heroes" is a children's show based on biblical stories. It does not feature any scenes where female characters engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents. The show's narrative focuses on adventure and moral lessons, not martial confrontations.
The animated series "Friends and Heroes" retells biblical stories. All major biblical figures depicted maintain their historically and canonically established genders from the source material.
The animated series 'Friends and Heroes' depicts biblical and historical figures from the 1st century AD in a manner consistent with their historical and geographical origins. There are no instances where a character canonically or historically established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
10.0
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