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The Finder (2012)

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The Finder (2012)

Overview

Walter Sherman, an Iraq War veteran, has the extraordinary ability to help people find the unfindable.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Positive
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
6.6

Overview

Walter Sherman, an Iraq War veteran, has the extraordinary ability to help people find the unfindable.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Disney Plus logoDisney Plus
Apple TV logoApple TV
Prime Video logoPrime Video
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's central premise and solutions are focused on individual problem-solving and personal closure, without explicitly promoting or critiquing broader political ideologies or systems.

The movie features visible diversity within its supporting cast, including a Black male and a Hispanic female in prominent roles, without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on a procedural drama without making DEI themes central or critical to its plot.

Secondary

The series includes Timo Proud, an openly gay recurring character. His sexuality is presented as a matter-of-fact aspect of his identity, neither central to the plot nor a source of conflict or affirmation. He is depicted as a helpful and respected individual, leading to a neutral overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes.

The Finder features a transgender character, Dr. Aris Thorne, portrayed as a respected professional. The narrative also respectfully explores a deceased character's transition, framing her secrecy as a response to external societal pressures. The episode ultimately affirms the dignity and worth of transsexual lives and relationships, leading to a net positive portrayal.

Leo Knox, a character described as white in Richard Greener's 'The Locator' book series, which serves as the source material, is portrayed by Michael Clarke Duncan, a Black actor, in the show.

The show consistently portrays Christian characters, such as nuns and priests, as sympathetic, virtuous, and helpful individuals who contribute positively to their communities. Christian institutions are often depicted as places of refuge and support, aligning the narrative with the dignity and positive aspects of the faith.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The main characters, Walter Sherman and Leo Knox, retain their established male genders from the source novels. Other significant characters appear to be original to the series, thus no canonical gender swaps are present.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.7
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

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5.7
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5.8

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