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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018)

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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018)

Overview

When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.6

Overview

When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The series consistently champions American national security interests and the individual heroism of intelligence operatives as the primary solution to global threats, aligning with conservative foreign policy perspectives.

The series 'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' demonstrates significant diversity through the explicit recasting of traditionally white, prominent roles with minority actors. While featuring a diverse cast, its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on geopolitical themes rather than critiquing traditional norms.

Secondary

The character James Greer, originally depicted as white in Tom Clancy's novels, is portrayed by Wendell Pierce, a Black actor, in the 2018–2023 series. This constitutes a race swap.

The series consistently portrays radical Islamic extremism as a perversion of the faith, highlighting the devastating impact on innocent Muslim communities and individuals. It features sympathetic Muslim characters who reject extremism, thereby distinguishing between the actions of terrorists and the broader Islamic religion. The narrative condemns the misuse of faith for violence, not the faith itself.

The series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes across its seasons. The narrative primarily focuses on geopolitical espionage and action, with no discernible representation or exploration of queer identities or experiences.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The show's narrative is centered on espionage, counter-terrorism, and international political intrigue, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The series features several female characters in significant roles, including intelligence operatives and political figures. While some are involved in tense situations or tactical operations, none are depicted winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their action sequences primarily involve strategic planning, intelligence gathering, or the use of firearms.

The series adapts characters from Tom Clancy's novels, such as Jack Ryan, Cathy Mueller, and James Greer. All major characters retain their established genders from the source material. No instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another were identified.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.0
The Movie Database logo
7.7

Critic Ratings

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8.0
Metacritic logo
6.6

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