7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Greatest American Hero (1981)
The Greatest American Hero (1981)
Overview
The chronicles of teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
The chronicles of teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The show's central narrative emphasizes an ordinary individual's personal responsibility and civic duty to combat crime and injustice, often in collaboration with a government agent, aligning with themes of maintaining order and individual action.
This 1981 series features a traditional cast for its era, primarily consisting of white actors in leading roles, with no indication of intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative does not appear to critique traditional identities or center around explicit DEI themes, aligning with typical mainstream productions of its time.
Secondary
The Greatest American Hero, a television series from 1981, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a teacher who gains superpowers, without exploring queer identities or related social issues typical of its era and genre.
Based on available information, 'The Greatest American Hero' (1981) does not appear to feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The series, a superhero comedy from the early 1980s, does not have any documented plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity. Therefore, the film's net impact on this front is considered N/A.
The series primarily focuses on Ralph Hinkley's adventures as a superhero. Female characters, such as Pam Davidson, typically serve in supportive or investigative roles, assisting Ralph and Bill Maxwell. There are no significant instances where a female character engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The Greatest American Hero is an original television series from 1981. Its characters were created for this production, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
The Greatest American Hero (1981) is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. Its characters were newly created for the show, thus precluding any instance of a race swap from prior established versions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
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