6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Amazing Stories (1985)
Amazing Stories (1985)
Overview
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The anthology series maintains a neutral stance by consistently focusing on universal human experiences, wonder, and morality tales across its diverse episodes, rather than engaging in explicit political commentary or promoting specific ideologies.
The 'Amazing Stories' reboot features visible diversity in its casting across various episodes, introducing new characters from diverse backgrounds. However, its narratives primarily focus on themes of wonder and human connection, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The anthology series 'Amazing Stories' (2020 reboot) features a positive portrayal of an LGBTQ+ character in the episode 'The Rift.' The main character's gay identity and relationship are depicted with dignity and normalcy, free from prejudice or negative stereotypes, contributing to an affirming net impact.
The anthology series 'Amazing Stories' (1985) does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its episodes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal to assess regarding its impact on transsexual representation.
Amazing Stories is an anthology series primarily focused on speculative fiction, drama, and fantasy. Across its various episodes, there are no documented instances of female characters engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
As an anthology series, "Amazing Stories" primarily featured original characters and standalone plots in each episode. There were no pre-existing canonical, historical, or widely established characters from source material or previous installments whose gender could have been altered.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987) was an anthology series featuring original, standalone stories and characters in each episode. There were no pre-existing characters from source material, prior installments, or historical records whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.6
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