6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Stand (2020)
The Stand (2020)
Overview
In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict between good and evil is resolved through a strong emphasis on faith, divine intervention, and individual moral choice, aligning its solution framework with conservative values rather than secular or systemic reforms.
The movie incorporates significant diversity through the explicit recasting of traditionally white roles with minority actors. However, its narrative primarily focuses on a classic good versus evil struggle in a post-apocalyptic world, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The character Judge Farris, who was male in Stephen King's original novel, is portrayed as female in the 2020 show adaptation, constituting a gender swap.
The 2020 adaptation of Stephen King's "The Stand" features multiple characters whose race differs from their established portrayal in the source novel. For instance, Larry Underwood, depicted as white in the book, is portrayed by a Black actor.
The film portrays Christianity, primarily through Mother Abagail, as a source of divine guidance, moral strength, and community in the face of apocalyptic evil. The narrative consistently affirms its virtues and positions faith as essential for humanity's survival and triumph over darkness.
The 2020 adaptation of 'The Stand' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The series primarily focuses on its large ensemble cast's survival and moral struggles in a post-apocalyptic world, with no explicit representation of queer identity or themes.
The miniseries "The Stand" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a post-apocalyptic struggle between good and evil, with no elements related to transsexual identity present in its plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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Critic Ratings
5.7
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