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Bonanza (1959)

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Bonanza (1959)

Overview

The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.4

Overview

The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Bonanza maintains a neutral stance by balancing traditional Western themes of family, self-reliance, and law and order with progressive critiques of prejudice and injustice, promoting universal virtues and community ethics.

This classic Western series features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with its era and genre, without any intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative consistently portrays its white, male protagonists in a positive light, upholding traditional values without explicit critique of traditional identities.

Secondary

The series consistently portrays Christian values such as charity, forgiveness, justice, and community as foundational to a moral society. While individual characters may exhibit hypocrisy or bigotry, the narrative condemns these actions, aligning with the virtues of the faith.

When Jewish characters appear, the narrative consistently condemns antisemitism and prejudice against them. The show often portrays Jewish individuals as resilient and contributing members of society, with the Cartwrights frequently defending them against bigotry, affirming their dignity.

Bonanza, a Western series from the mid-20th century, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consistent with the era and genre, the show's narrative focuses on traditional family dynamics and frontier life, without exploring queer identities or relationships. Therefore, the net impact is N/A due to a lack of depiction.

Bonanza, a Western television series from 1959, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The show's narrative focuses on the Cartwright family and typical Western tropes, with no depiction of transgender identities or experiences.

Bonanza, a Western television series from the 1960s and 70s, primarily featured male protagonists. Female characters were typically portrayed in roles consistent with the era's societal norms, often as love interests or in need of protection. There are no notable instances where a female character is depicted as physically defeating one or more male opponents in close-quarters combat.

Bonanza is an original television series that premiered in 1959. Its main characters were created for the show and do not derive from prior source material, historical figures, or earlier adaptations where their gender was established. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.

The 1959 television series "Bonanza" introduced its main characters, the Cartwright family, as original creations for the show. There was no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which these characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
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7.5

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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