7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
Overview
When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat — one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat — one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by consistently championing a diverse, anti-authoritarian 'found family' that subverts traditional power structures and celebrates individual identity as the solution to various threats.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow showcases significant diversity through its ensemble cast, featuring prominent LGBTQ+ characters and a racially diverse team whose identities are integral to the show. While the narrative celebrates these varied identities, it maintains a generally positive and adventure-focused tone, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
DC's Legends of Tomorrow offers a highly positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. The central relationship between bisexual hero Sara Lance and lesbian hero Ava Sharpe is depicted with dignity, complexity, and agency, culminating in marriage and family. The show consistently normalizes and celebrates queer identities within its superhero narrative.
The show features Sara Lance (White Canary) and Ava Sharpe, both highly skilled fighters. They frequently engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against multiple male adversaries, demonstrating superior martial arts and weapon skills.
Kendra Saunders, known as Hawkgirl, was historically depicted as white or Latina in DC Comics. In the show, she is portrayed by a Black actress, Ciara Renée, which constitutes a race swap.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. While the show is known for its diverse cast and LGBTQ+ representation, specific transsexual portrayals are not present.
The show primarily features original characters or adaptations of existing DC characters whose on-screen gender aligns with their established comic book or mythological counterparts. No instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
7.3
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8.9
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