7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Castle (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict champions the defense of individual property rights and the sanctity of home and family against corporate and governmental overreach, with the solution found within the existing legal system, aligning with right-leaning values.
Based on the absence of specific information regarding casting, character diversity, or narrative themes for the movie 'Castle', the evaluation defaults to assuming traditional representation and narrative framing. This indicates no explicit DEI elements were identified.
Secondary
Castle includes LGBTQ+ characters in incidental roles throughout its run, featuring them as victims, suspects, and supporting figures. Their identities are treated respectfully, and same-sex relationships are depicted without sensationalism or judgment. The show normalizes their presence within the narrative, neither actively uplifting nor denigrating queer identities.
The show 'Castle' features a transgender character, Chelsea, in the episode 'TransAction.' She is portrayed with dignity, complexity, and agency, navigating her career and family relationships. The narrative frames the prejudice she encounters as external societal issues. The main characters, Castle and Beckett, demonstrate a learning curve, evolving from initial unfamiliarity to understanding and empathy. This results in a net positive and affirming depiction of transgender identity.
The show portrays Christianity, particularly Catholicism through character Kevin Ryan, with respect, depicting his faith as a source of moral guidance and comfort. While individual religious figures may be involved in crimes, the narrative consistently distinguishes these as personal failings rather than an indictment of the faith itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Castle is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot featuring legacy characters. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical gender baselines to compare against.
Castle is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical biopic. All main characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior canonical or historical race to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
8.0
Critic Ratings
8.2
5.6
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