8.0
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Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019)
Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019)
Overview
An explosion at the National Assembly kills everyone in the cabinet, leaving Park Mu-jin, the Minister of Environment, to become the next president. Park Mu-jin is a scientist-turned-politician who has no ambitions in politics, but as the acting president for 60 days, he is compelled to investigate the truth behind the attack. Based on the popular American series, Designated Survivor.
Starring Cast
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NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
An explosion at the National Assembly kills everyone in the cabinet, leaving Park Mu-jin, the Minister of Environment, to become the next president. Park Mu-jin is a scientist-turned-politician who has no ambitions in politics, but as the acting president for 60 days, he is compelled to investigate the truth behind the attack. Based on the popular American series, Designated Survivor.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series centers on a reluctant leader's efforts to restore democratic integrity and national stability amidst a political crisis and conspiracy, championing ethical governance and the rule of law over specific ideological positions.
This South Korean adaptation demonstrates significant DEI through its casting choices, explicitly recasting roles traditionally held by white actors in the original series with East Asian actors. The narrative, however, maintains a neutral stance regarding the critique of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes within its plot.
Secondary
The South Korean adaptation 'Designated Survivor: 60 Days' features several gender swaps for key roles compared to its American source material. For example, the Press Secretary, originally male, is portrayed as female, and a significant advisor role, originally female, is portrayed as male.
The South Korean adaptation "Designated Survivor: 60 Days" features several main characters who were originally portrayed as different races (e.g., White, Indian American) in the American source material, now depicted by East Asian actors. This constitutes multiple instances of race swapping for established roles.
The series 'Designated Survivor: 60 Days' does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on political intrigue and survival following a national crisis, without incorporating queer identities or storylines into its plot.
There is insufficient information available to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'Designated Survivor: 60 Days'. No specific plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity could be identified from the provided details to determine a net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
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