6.6
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Public Defender (1954)
Public Defender (1954)
Overview
The Public Defender is a half-hour 69-episode television dramatic series starring Reed Hadley as Bart Matthews, an attorney for the indigent. The series aired on CBS from March 11, 1954 to June 23, 1955, a season and a half.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
The Public Defender is a half-hour 69-episode television dramatic series starring Reed Hadley as Bart Matthews, an attorney for the indigent. The series aired on CBS from March 11, 1954 to June 23, 1955, a season and a half.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series focuses on the fundamental principles of due process and the importance of legal representation for all within the existing justice system, without advocating for specific ideological reforms or critiques. Its emphasis on upholding established legal mechanisms for individual justice leads to a neutral rating.
The movie, released in 1953, reflects the traditional casting practices of its era, primarily featuring white actors in mainstream roles. Its narrative does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
As a product of its era, the series implicitly upholds general Christian moral values as foundational to justice and good character. While not explicitly theological, the narrative aligns with virtues commonly associated with the faith, affirming them without critique.
The film "Public Defender" (1953) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a crime drama without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Based on available information, 'Public Defender' (1954) does not appear to feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1954 series "Public Defender" was an original production, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. Its characters were created for the show, thus lacking any prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.
The 1954 television series "Public Defender" is an original production for its time, not an adaptation of prior material with established character races, nor a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, no characters within this specific show could have been race-swapped from a pre-existing canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
5.7
Critic Ratings
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