7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Pirates of Dark Water (1991)
The Pirates of Dark Water (1991)
Overview
When Ren, a young son of a lighthouse keeper, rescues a stranger foundering in the rocks near his home, he learns the man was an aide to his true father, a great King. Ren is given a magic compass crystal that guides him to a dragon who shows him that the only way to claim his heritage is to find the Thirteen Treasures of Rule. Unfortunately, a pirate ship captained by the evil Bloth is also aware of this treasure and is relentlessly pursuing Ren for it. On his side, Ren soon acquires companions like Ioz the Pirate, Tula the Eco-Mage, and Niddler the Monkey-Bird, who help him in his quest. That quest becomes all the more urgent when Ren learns that the Dark Water, a carnivorous form of water that consumes anything it snares, threatens to envelope and destroy his world and only the treasures he seeks can stop it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
When Ren, a young son of a lighthouse keeper, rescues a stranger foundering in the rocks near his home, he learns the man was an aide to his true father, a great King. Ren is given a magic compass crystal that guides him to a dragon who shows him that the only way to claim his heritage is to find the Thirteen Treasures of Rule. Unfortunately, a pirate ship captained by the evil Bloth is also aware of this treasure and is relentlessly pursuing Ren for it. On his side, Ren soon acquires companions like Ioz the Pirate, Tula the Eco-Mage, and Niddler the Monkey-Bird, who help him in his quest. That quest becomes all the more urgent when Ren learns that the Dark Water, a carnivorous form of water that consumes anything it snares, threatens to envelope and destroy his world and only the treasures he seeks can stop it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating as its core narrative is a classic fantasy adventure focusing on a hero's quest to stop a magical, existential threat and restore a rightful kingdom. It primarily engages with apolitical themes of destiny, courage, and good versus evil, rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The animated series features a traditional fantasy setting with character designs that do not explicitly incorporate real-world racial diversity or intentional race-swaps. The narrative centers on a male protagonist's hero's journey, with no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features Tula, a capable warrior, who consistently engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including pirates and other adversaries, using her staff and combat skills.
The Pirates of Dark Water is an animated fantasy adventure series that does not feature any explicit or implied LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on the protagonist's quest and the overarching conflict, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The animated fantasy series 'The Pirates of Dark Water' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on adventure, environmentalism, and the fight against evil, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The Pirates of Dark Water is an original animated series. All its characters were created for the show, establishing their genders within its own canon without prior source material to reference for a gender swap.
The Pirates of Dark Water is the original animated series. Its characters were created for this production, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which their race could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
7.5
Critic Ratings
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