6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Nichols (1971)
Nichols (1971)
Overview
Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film leans left due to its central critique of corrupt, entrenched power structures and its championing of pacifism through the tragic struggle of an anti-hero who attempts to live by his principles in a brutal world.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, consistent with its genre and era. Its narrative focuses on individual challenges to local power structures rather than engaging with explicit diversity, equity, or inclusion themes or critiquing traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
The series, known for its satirical and anti-establishment tone, likely portrays Christian institutions or figures critically. This portrayal would typically highlight hypocrisy, rigid moralism, or the disconnect between professed faith and actions, aligning with the show's subversion of traditional values.
The 1971 Western TV series 'Nichols' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The show's content, typical of its genre and era, does not include any explicit or implicit portrayals of queer identity or experiences.
The film "Nichols" (1971) is a Western comedy that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the titular character, a sheriff, and his interactions within a small town setting, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The television series "Nichols" (1971) is an original production and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a reboot of established characters. Therefore, no characters were previously established with a different gender to be swapped.
Nichols (1971) is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this production, meaning there was no prior established race for any character to be changed from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
5.0
Critic Ratings
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