5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Mysteries of Laura (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Neutral
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series is a police procedural comedy-drama centered on solving individual crimes and the protagonist's personal life. It champions solutions through effective police work and individual resilience within existing systems, without engaging in systemic critiques or promoting specific political ideologies.
The series features a visibly diverse main cast, including Black, South Asian, and openly gay characters in key roles. However, these characters are original to the show and do not represent explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral stance on traditional identities and does not center around explicit DEI themes, focusing instead on procedural elements and the protagonist's personal life.
Secondary
The Mysteries of Laura features Max Santiago, an openly gay main supporting character. His sexuality is presented as a normal aspect of his identity, without being a source of ridicule or conflict. He is depicted with dignity, competence, and agency, contributing positively to the show's ensemble and normalizing LGBTQ+ representation.
The show features a transgender character, Evelyn Reed, in one episode. Her identity is revealed during a murder investigation and is handled factually by the main characters. While her past identity is a plot point, it is not used for mockery or villainy, nor is it the central theme of the episode, resulting in a neutral portrayal.
The American adaptation of the Spanish series "Los misterios de Laura" features characters like Billy Soto and Meredith Bose. These characters, originally portrayed as white in the Spanish source material, are played by Black and Indian-American/Dutch-Indian actors, respectively, in the US version.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Mysteries of Laura is an original television series from 2014. Its characters were created for this show, and there is no prior source material or established canon from which their genders could have been swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.1
Critic Ratings
2.4
3.7
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