4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Forgotten (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.6
Overview
A team of dedicated amateurs work on cases involving unidentified victims. After the police have given up, this group must first solve the puzzle of the victim's identity in order to then help catch the killer. They work to give the deceased back their names, lest they become—The Forgotten.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A team of dedicated amateurs work on cases involving unidentified victims. After the police have given up, this group must first solve the puzzle of the victim's identity in order to then help catch the killer. They work to give the deceased back their names, lest they become—The Forgotten.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, involving an individual fighting against a deceptive, powerful, non-human entity that erases memories, lacks a strong inherent political valence. The solution, emphasizing personal agency and emotional truth, is universally applicable rather than ideologically specific, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie includes some visible diversity in its supporting cast but does not feature explicit racial or gender recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on a sci-fi thriller plot without critically portraying traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The series 'The Forgotten' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a team of volunteers working to identify unknown murder victims and solve their cases, without incorporating queer identities into its storylines or character arcs.
The television series 'The Forgotten' does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a team identifying unknown murder victims, with no reported plotlines or character arcs related to transgender identity, leading to a determination of N/A for portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Forgotten (2009) is an original television series without prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from previous installments. All characters are original to the show, thus precluding any gender swaps as defined.
The Forgotten (2009) is an original television series. Its characters were created specifically for this production, meaning there is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish their race. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.0
Critic Ratings
1.3
N/A
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