7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gangs of London (2020)
Gangs of London (2020)
Overview
When the head of a criminal organisation, Finn Wallace is assassinated, the sudden power vacuum his death creates threatens the fragile peace between the intricate web of gangs operating on the streets of the city. Now it’s up to the grieving, volatile and impulsive Sean Wallace to restore control and find those responsible for killing his father.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
When the head of a criminal organisation, Finn Wallace is assassinated, the sudden power vacuum his death creates threatens the fragile peace between the intricate web of gangs operating on the streets of the city. Now it’s up to the grieving, volatile and impulsive Sean Wallace to restore control and find those responsible for killing his father.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series primarily focuses on the brutal power struggles within London's criminal underworld, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and violence without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering an ideological solution to the depicted problems.
The series 'Gangs of London' features a visibly diverse cast that reflects its contemporary London setting. While diversity is present in its character portrayals, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its themes around explicit DEI messaging.
Secondary
The series features a significant romantic relationship between two central male characters, Sean Wallace and Alex Dumani. Their connection is depicted with complexity and emotional depth, serving as a key aspect of their character development and motivations. While the narrative is set in a brutal world leading to tragic outcomes, the portrayal grants dignity to their relationship without presenting their queer identity as problematic or a source of ridicule.
The series features Lale, a former fighter, who engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents using melee weapons and martial arts.
There is insufficient information available to evaluate the holistic portrayal of transsexual characters and themes in 'Gangs of London, 2020'. Without specific plot details or character arcs, a definitive assessment of its net impact cannot be made.
Gangs of London is an original series, not an adaptation or biopic. All characters were created specifically for the show, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been swapped.
Gangs of London is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific show, meaning there is no prior established race for any character to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.4
6.7
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