7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Spy (2019)
The Spy (2019)
Overview
In the 1960s, Israeli clerk-turned-secret agent Eli Cohen goes deep undercover inside Syria on a perilous, years-long mission to spy for Mossad.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
In the 1960s, Israeli clerk-turned-secret agent Eli Cohen goes deep undercover inside Syria on a perilous, years-long mission to spy for Mossad.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series leans right-leaning due to its central focus on national security, patriotism, and the individual sacrifice for the state's defense, framing Eli Cohen's actions as necessary and heroic despite the tragic personal cost.
The casting in 'The Spy' accurately reflects the historical and geographical context of its Israeli and Syrian characters, without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditional roles. The narrative focuses on the espionage plot and geopolitical tensions, rather than critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Judaism positively through its protagonist, Eli Cohen, an Israeli Jew, whose identity and loyalty to Israel are central to his character. The narrative frames his sacrifices and struggles with deep sympathy, aligning with the virtues of his commitment to his people and nation.
The series 'The Spy, 2019' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the historical espionage activities of Eli Cohen, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the portrayal is categorized as N/A.
There is not enough information available to accurately assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. No identifiable transgender characters or related plot points were found in the provided details, preventing an evaluation of the net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Spy is a historical drama based on the real-life Israeli spy Eli Cohen. The main characters, including Eli Cohen and his wife Nadia, are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with the historical figures they represent. There are no instances of established historical or canonical characters having their gender changed for the series.
Eli Cohen, a historical figure of Mizrahi Jewish descent, is portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen, an actor of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. This represents an ethnic distinction within the broader white racial category, which is excluded from the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.6
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