6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sanctuary (2008)
Sanctuary (2008)
Overview
The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes of power dynamics, consent, and the subversion of traditional gender roles align with progressive values, exploring individual agency and the performance of identity within a complex transactional relationship rather than offering a broad systemic critique.
The movie features a small, traditional cast without explicit diversity. Its narrative explores complex power dynamics and subverts traditional gender roles, subtly critiquing aspects of male privilege without explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The show features Ashley Magnus, a character with enhanced physical attributes, who frequently engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including both human and abnormal adversaries.
The show 'Sanctuary' does not include any prominent or identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal to evaluate under the provided rubric, leading to an N/A rating.
The television series 'Sanctuary' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative, which primarily revolves around mythical creatures and supernatural phenomena.
Sanctuary is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. All characters were created for the show, thus there is no prior canon to establish a gender for comparison.
Sanctuary is an original television series that began as a web series. Its characters were created for this production, meaning there is no prior canonical source material or historical record from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.6
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