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
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
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 Traditional
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 original "Amazing Stories" anthology series generally employed traditional casting practices for its time, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narratives primarily explored themes of wonder and human experience, and did not feature critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI critiques as central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The anthology series 'Amazing Stories,' encompassing both the original 1985 run and the 2020 reboot, does not include identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narratives consistently focus on science fiction, fantasy, and horror elements without incorporating queer identities or experiences into their storylines.
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
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