7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Recruit (2022)
The Recruit (2022)
Overview
Recruited out of law school by the CIA, a daredevil young attorney leaps unprepared into the dangerous world of international espionage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Recruited out of law school by the CIA, a daredevil young attorney leaps unprepared into the dangerous world of international espionage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series focuses on the practicalities and moral ambiguities of intelligence work, presenting both the necessity and the flaws of the CIA without explicitly promoting a clear left or right ideological agenda. Its critiques are often internal to the system, not fundamental challenges to its existence.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast in supporting roles, without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on its spy thriller plot rather than explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The Recruit features a significant lesbian supporting character, Amelia, whose relationship with her girlfriend is portrayed with dignity and normalcy. Her sexuality is not sensationalized or a source of conflict, contributing to an overall affirming depiction of an LGBTQ+ character within a mainstream action series.
The show features Max Meladze, a former spy, who demonstrates advanced combat skills by defeating multiple male opponents in direct physical confrontations using hand-to-hand techniques.
The series "The Recruit" (2022) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative and character arcs do not touch upon transgender identity or experiences, resulting in no depiction relevant to the rubric.
The Recruit is an original series with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters are newly created for the show, therefore no gender swaps occur.
The Recruit is an original series created for Netflix, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters are new and original to the show, therefore, no character had a pre-established race to be swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.5
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.3
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