7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Blue Bloods (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The show's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative ideology by consistently championing traditional law enforcement, individual responsibility, and strong family values as the primary solutions to societal problems, often implicitly critiquing progressive viewpoints on policing and justice.
Blue Bloods features a predominantly traditional core cast, though it includes visible diversity in its broader ensemble reflecting a diverse urban setting. The narrative generally upholds traditional identities and values, without engaging in explicit critiques or making strong DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
Blue Bloods includes occasional LGBTQ+ characters, typically in supporting roles or as part of episodic plots. While the show generally treats these characters with respect and addresses issues like hate crimes, their queer identity is usually incidental to the main narrative, neither significantly uplifting nor denigrating, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
Blue Bloods features a storyline where a transgender woman is the victim of a hate crime. The show portrays the character with dignity, and its protagonists actively seek justice, condemning prejudice. The narrative's focus on the injustice of the crime and the pursuit of justice results in a net positive and affirming portrayal of transgender themes.
The series consistently portrays the Reagan family's Catholic faith as a central, positive influence on their lives, values, and moral compass. It emphasizes the importance of family, tradition, and ethical decision-making rooted in their religious beliefs. The narrative frequently depicts faith as a source of strength and guidance for the characters.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Blue Bloods is an original television series, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against for a gender swap.
Blue Bloods is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a depiction of historical figures. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or widely established race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
7.0
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