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Foyle's War (2002)

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Foyle's War (2002)

Overview

As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center

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

Viewer Rating
8.1

Overview

As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Spectrum logoSpectrum
Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The series consistently critiques social injustices and abuses of power exacerbated by wartime, aligning with progressive concerns. However, its championed solution lies in individual moral integrity and the steadfast pursuit of justice within the existing legal framework, leading to a balanced, nuanced exploration of complex issues without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.

Foyle's War features a cast that accurately reflects the demographics of 1940s Britain, primarily consisting of white characters without any intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on historical accuracy and crime-solving, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

Foyle's War features LGBTQ+ characters in storylines that highlight the severe prejudice and legal dangers of post-WWII Britain. While characters face tragic outcomes like blackmail, murder, or arrest, the series consistently frames these as external societal injustices, maintaining an empathetic stance and affirming the dignity of queer lives despite the era's challenges.

Foyle's War features a trans woman character, James, in the episode 'The Eternity Ring.' She is portrayed with dignity, intelligence, and agency. The show's main characters treat her respectfully, and any prejudice she encounters is framed as an external societal issue, leading to a net positive portrayal.

The series consistently portrays Christian morality and institutions with respect, often using them as a moral compass against the backdrop of war. While individual Christian characters may be flawed, the narrative condemns their hypocrisy rather than the faith itself, frequently highlighting the positive role of faith in providing guidance and community.

The show portrays Judaism and Jewish characters with profound sympathy and respect, particularly in the context of wartime persecution and antisemitism. The narrative unequivocally condemns bigotry against Jewish people, positioning the audience to empathize with their struggles and resilience.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Foyle's War is an original television series featuring characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this production.

Foyle's War features original characters created for the series, set in a historical period. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation for these characters to establish a canonical race that could then be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.6
The Movie Database logo
7.9

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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7.8

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