7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Almost Paradise (2020)
Almost Paradise (2020)
Overview
A former DEA agent forced into early retirement runs a gift shop in in the Philippines. Despite his best efforts to begin a tranquil new life, he’s pulled back into a world of dangerous people and deadly situations, either through his friends in the local police department or running into people from his old life. And the problem is: he likes it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
A former DEA agent forced into early retirement runs a gift shop in in the Philippines. Despite his best efforts to begin a tranquil new life, he’s pulled back into a world of dangerous people and deadly situations, either through his friends in the local police department or running into people from his old life. And the problem is: he likes it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative champions an individualistic, law-and-order approach to combating crime and corruption, emphasizing the competence and direct action of a skilled protagonist to restore justice.
The movie showcases visible diversity in its cast, which naturally arises from its setting in the Philippines and its international co-production. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of its white male protagonist and does not explicitly center on critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features police officer Kai Mendoza, who is frequently involved in action scenes. She is depicted as proficient in martial arts, successfully defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical combat using hand-to-hand techniques.
The series 'Almost Paradise' does not prominently feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its main plotlines or character descriptions. Information available about the show's content does not indicate any specific LGBTQ+ representation, leading to a determination of no depiction.
The television series "Almost Paradise" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.
Almost Paradise is an original series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical depiction. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been changed.
Almost Paradise is an original series created for television. It does not adapt pre-existing source material, feature historical figures, or reboot legacy characters, thus precluding any race swaps as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
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