Paramount+The Equalizer (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Robyn McCall, an enigmatic former CIA operative with a mysterious background, uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
YouTube
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Robyn McCall, an enigmatic former CIA operative with a mysterious background, uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+YouTubeApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film champions individual action and a strong personal moral code as the solution to systemic corruption and exploitation, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance and skepticism of government efficacy.
This movie features a significant instance of diversity through the casting of a Black actor in a role traditionally portrayed by a white actor. While the narrative includes antagonists who are primarily white males, their portrayal is rooted in their criminal actions rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The Equalizer features Delilah, the protagonist's bisexual daughter, whose identity is portrayed with dignity and acceptance. Her relationships are treated respectfully, and her bisexuality is normalized within the narrative, contributing to a positive and affirming representation of an LGBTQ+ character without being a source of conflict.
The protagonist of the 2021 series, Robyn McCall, is a female character. This character is a reimagining of Robert McCall, who was canonically male in the original 1980s TV series and subsequent film adaptations.
The lead character, Robert McCall, was originally portrayed as white in the 1980s television series. In the 2021 reboot, the character is reimagined as Robyn McCall, portrayed by a Black actress, constituting a race swap.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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