6.2
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Mutant X (2001)
Mutant X (2001)
Overview
Mutant X is a science fiction television series that debuted on October 6, 2001. The show was created by Avi Arad, and it centers around Mutant X, a team of "New Mutants" who possess extraordinary powers as a result of genetic engineering. The members of Mutant X were used as test subjects in a series of covert government experiments. The mission of Mutant X is to seek out and protect their fellow New Mutants. The series was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Even though the series had high ratings and was meant to be renewed for a fourth season, it was abruptly canceled in 2004 after the dismantling of Fireworks Entertainment, one of the show's production companies, ending the show on a cliffhanger.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Mutant X is a science fiction television series that debuted on October 6, 2001. The show was created by Avi Arad, and it centers around Mutant X, a team of "New Mutants" who possess extraordinary powers as a result of genetic engineering. The members of Mutant X were used as test subjects in a series of covert government experiments. The mission of Mutant X is to seek out and protect their fellow New Mutants. The series was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Even though the series had high ratings and was meant to be renewed for a fourth season, it was abruptly canceled in 2004 after the dismantling of Fireworks Entertainment, one of the show's production companies, ending the show on a cliffhanger.
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by using mutants as a direct allegory for marginalized groups facing systemic discrimination, championing their rights, acceptance, and the fight against prejudice.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices. While the narrative explores themes of difference and acceptance through its mutant characters, it does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
The show features Shalimar Fox, a female character with enhanced physical abilities (agility, strength, claws). She frequently engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents, using martial arts and her mutant attributes.
The television series 'Mutant X' did not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes throughout its run. The narrative focused exclusively on its core team of mutants and their adventures, without exploring queer identities or relationships.
The television series "Mutant X" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on mutants with superpowers and their conflicts, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.
The show "Mutant X" features an original team of characters created specifically for the series. There are no instances of established characters from prior source material being portrayed with a different gender.
Mutant X features original characters created specifically for the television series. These characters do not have established racial identities from prior comic book canon or other source material, thus precluding any race swaps.
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