8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bureau (2015)
The Bureau (2015)
Overview
Within the DGSE (General Directorate for External Security), a department called the Office Of Legends (BDL) forms and remote pilot the most important agents of the French intelligence services: Clandestine. Immersion in hostile country, their mission is to identify individuals who may be recruited as sources of information. Operating "under caption", that is to say in a fabricated identity from scratch, they live for many years in a permanent duplicity. Our hero just returned from a clandestine mission six years in Damascus. But contrary to what is required by safety rules, he does not abandon his legend and the identity under which he lived in Syria, thus putting in danger the whole system.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
Within the DGSE (General Directorate for External Security), a department called the Office Of Legends (BDL) forms and remote pilot the most important agents of the French intelligence services: Clandestine. Immersion in hostile country, their mission is to identify individuals who may be recruited as sources of information. Operating "under caption", that is to say in a fabricated identity from scratch, they live for many years in a permanent duplicity. Our hero just returned from a clandestine mission six years in Damascus. But contrary to what is required by safety rules, he does not abandon his legend and the identity under which he lived in Syria, thus putting in danger the whole system.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series meticulously explores the complex and morally ambiguous world of French intelligence, focusing on the operational realities and psychological impact on agents rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution, leading to a neutral rating.
The series features a predominantly traditional European cast, reflecting typical demographics for a French intelligence agency drama, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative focuses on espionage and geopolitical themes, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The series portrays Islam with significant nuance and depth, distinguishing between the faith itself and extremist political movements that exploit religious rhetoric. It humanizes characters from Muslim-majority regions, exploring their diverse motivations and the complex socio-political realities, rather than perpetuating negative stereotypes. The narrative often highlights the human cost of conflict and the moral ambiguities of intelligence work in these contexts.
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The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Bureau is an original French television series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of prior characters. All characters were created specifically for this series, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The Bureau is an original French spy thriller series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.7
8.2
Critic Ratings
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