6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Night Shift (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
The stories of the men and women who work the overnight shift at San Antonio Memorial Hospital. They are an irreverent and special breed, particularly adrenaline junkie T.C. Callahan.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The stories of the men and women who work the overnight shift at San Antonio Memorial Hospital. They are an irreverent and special breed, particularly adrenaline junkie T.C. Callahan.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central subject matter of supernatural horror and a haunted hotel is inherently apolitical, focusing on an individual's struggle for survival against otherworldly threats rather than engaging with societal or political ideologies.
The series features a visibly diverse cast in its ensemble, reflecting a modern hospital environment. The narrative focuses on medical cases and character development without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making strong DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The Night Shift features Dr. Drew Alister, a central gay character whose personal and romantic life is a significant narrative thread. His relationship with Rick is depicted with dignity, complexity, and respect, showcasing their commitment, marriage, and desire to build a family. The series consistently affirms the worth of LGBTQ+ lives and love through Drew's positive and nuanced portrayal.
The Night Shift features a transgender character whose identity is portrayed positively through the affirming actions of the medical staff. The narrative addresses external challenges like parental non-acceptance and medical issues, consistently validating the character's identity and advocating for respectful, empathetic care.
The series frequently depicts patients and their families drawing strength and comfort from their Christian faith during medical crises, treating these beliefs with respect and empathy. While characters may face existential challenges, the narrative consistently frames individual faith as a valid and often supportive aspect of coping.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Night Shift is an original medical drama series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this show, thus lacking a prior canonical gender to be swapped from.
The Night Shift is an original television series that introduced its own set of characters. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a race swap could occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
4.4
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