NetflixRise of Empires: Ottoman (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series is a historical docu-drama focusing on the conquest of Constantinople, presenting the strategic and human elements of the conflict from both sides without explicitly promoting a modern left or right political ideology, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The series features a cast that reflects the historical and geographical context of the Ottoman Empire, showcasing diversity inherent to its setting without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on historical events and figures, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of its characters without engaging in explicit critiques of traditional Western identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a deeply held faith for the Byzantine defenders of Constantinople, showing their practices and institutions with respect. It emphasizes their dignity and resilience in the face of conquest, framing the conflict as a clash of empires rather than a condemnation of the faith itself.
The film portrays Islam as a central and unifying force for the Ottoman Empire, depicting its practices and the devotion of its adherents with respect. It highlights the faith as a source of strength, discipline, and motivation for Sultan Mehmed II and his army, aligning with the dignity of their beliefs.
The historical docudrama "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" focuses on the life and campaigns of Mehmed the Conqueror. The series does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative, concentrating instead on historical events, political strategies, and military conflicts of the Ottoman Empire.
The show primarily focuses on historical events and male figures involved in military and political strategies. Female characters, such as Mara Branković, are depicted in diplomatic and political roles. There are no scenes where a female character engages in or wins direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
As a historical docudrama, "Rise of Empires: Ottoman" portrays real historical figures. There is no evidence or widely reported instance of any canonically or historically established character having their gender changed for the on-screen adaptation.
The show depicts historical figures from the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires. The casting of these characters aligns with their documented historical racial and ethnic backgrounds, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a distinctly different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.5
Critic Ratings
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