6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Knightfall (2017)
Knightfall (2017)
Overview
Go deep into the clandestine world of the legendary brotherhood of warrior monks known as The Knights Templar.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
Go deep into the clandestine world of the legendary brotherhood of warrior monks known as The Knights Templar.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The series explores universal themes of power, faith, and corruption within a historical context, presenting critiques of both religious and secular institutions without explicitly promoting a specific modern political ideology or offering a partisan solution.
The series "Knightfall" features a cast that largely adheres to traditional historical depictions for its medieval European setting, without explicit race or gender swaps for its primary roles. The narrative focuses on historical events and character-driven drama, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Knightfall features a central same-sex relationship between Prince Louis and Gawain in its second season. While depicting intimacy and complexity, Louis's internal conflict and ambition lead him to betray and kill Gawain. The portrayal highlights the dangers and sacrifices faced by queer individuals in a hostile environment, culminating in a tragic and punitive outcome for one partner, without a strong affirming counterbalance.
The show consistently highlights the corruption, hypocrisy, and political manipulation within the Catholic Church, the Papacy, and some Templar factions. While individual characters may display genuine faith, the overarching narrative critiques the institution's actions and the violence committed in its name.
The film portrays Muslim characters, particularly leaders like Saladin, with respect, strategic intelligence, and a strong sense of their own faith and honor. While they are adversaries to the Templars, the narrative avoids demonization, presenting them as complex and dignified.
The film portrays Jewish characters and communities as victims of Christian persecution, often highlighting their resilience and dignity in the face of injustice. The narrative condemns the bigotry and violence directed towards them by Christian authorities.
The historical drama series "Knightfall" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the Knights Templar and medieval European history, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity.
The show primarily focuses on male characters, specifically the Knights Templar, in combat roles. While female characters are present in significant dramatic and political capacities, there are no instances where a female character is depicted winning a direct physical combat encounter against one or more male opponents using skill, strength, or melee weapons.
The series 'Knightfall' features historical figures who are portrayed with their documented genders. Original characters created for the show do not qualify as gender swaps, as they lack prior canonical gender establishment.
Knightfall is a historical drama featuring both historical and fictional characters. All historical figures are portrayed by actors matching their documented race. Fictional characters created for the show do not have a pre-established race, thus their casting does not constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.0
Critic Ratings
5.7
4.7
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