6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bible (2013)
The Bible (2013)
Overview
The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series, as a direct dramatization of the Bible, inherently promotes themes of divine authority, traditional morality, and faith, which align with conservative values. While universal themes of compassion are present, the overarching narrative emphasizes adherence to divine law and established religious doctrine as the solution to humanity's problems.
The miniseries includes a significant casting choice with a minority actor voicing a traditionally white-associated character. The narrative, being a direct adaptation of biblical texts, maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without explicit modern social critique.
Secondary
The miniseries portrays Samson, a historically Israelite (Middle Eastern) figure, with Nonso Anozie, a Black actor. This constitutes a race swap from the character's established historical race.
The series is a direct adaptation of the Christian Bible, presenting its narratives, figures like Jesus, and core tenets such as salvation and resurrection with reverence and affirmation. It aims to inspire faith and convey the divine nature of these foundational stories.
The film extensively covers the Old Testament, portraying the history, covenants, and prophets of ancient Israel, which are foundational to Judaism, with respect and gravity. It affirms the divine relationship with the Jewish people as depicted in the biblical texts.
The miniseries 'The Bible, 2013' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative, drawn from biblical texts, does not present or explore queer identities or relationships in a manner that would allow for a positive, negative, or neutral assessment.
The film, being a direct adaptation of the Bible, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, as the source material itself lacks such depictions.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2013 miniseries "The Bible" adapts well-known biblical narratives. Characters such as Jesus, Mary, Moses, and Abraham are portrayed with their historically and canonically established genders, without any instances of gender swapping for significant roles.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.5
7.4
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