Apple TVKnightfall (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
Go deep into the clandestine world of the legendary brotherhood of warrior monks known as The Knights Templar.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Go deep into the clandestine world of the legendary brotherhood of warrior monks known as The Knights Templar.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series explores universal themes of power, faith, and corruption within a historical context, presenting critiques of both religious and secular institutions without explicitly promoting a specific modern political ideology or offering a partisan solution.
The series features some visible diversity within its cast, particularly among supporting characters from various cultural backgrounds, but maintains traditional casting for its central historical roles. The narrative primarily focuses on historical drama and character development without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering modern DEI themes.
Secondary
Knightfall features a prominent same-sex relationship between Gawain and De Nogaret in its second season. This relationship is integral to the characters' arcs, marked by manipulation and tragedy, reflecting the show's overall dark tone. The portrayal neither explicitly affirms nor denigrates their queer identity, treating it as a complex personal connection within a morally ambiguous narrative.
The show consistently highlights the corruption, hypocrisy, and political manipulation within the Catholic Church, the Papacy, and some Templar factions. While individual characters may display genuine faith, the overarching narrative critiques the institution's actions and the violence committed in its name.
The film portrays Muslim characters, particularly leaders like Saladin, with respect, strategic intelligence, and a strong sense of their own faith and honor. While they are adversaries to the Templars, the narrative avoids demonization, presenting them as complex and dignified.
The film portrays Jewish characters and communities as victims of Christian persecution, often highlighting their resilience and dignity in the face of injustice. The narrative condemns the bigotry and violence directed towards them by Christian authorities.
The show primarily focuses on male Knights Templar in combat. Female characters are present in significant roles, but none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents using skill, strength, or melee weapons.
The series 'Knightfall' features historical figures who are portrayed with their documented genders. Original characters created for the show do not qualify as gender swaps, as they lack prior canonical gender establishment.
Knightfall is a historical drama featuring both historical and fictional characters. All historical figures are portrayed by actors matching their documented race. Fictional characters created for the show do not have a pre-established race, thus their casting does not constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
7.0
Critic Ratings
5.7
4.7
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