6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wiseguy (1987)
Wiseguy (1987)
Overview
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Wiseguy receives a neutral rating because its core narrative focuses on the apolitical themes of an individual's moral struggle and identity crisis within the context of fighting organized crime, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or systemic critique.
The movie exhibits traditional casting with a predominantly white and male main cast, consistent with productions of its era. The narrative focuses on crime and character dynamics without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes as central to its story.
Secondary
The series 'Wiseguy' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on an undercover agent infiltrating criminal organizations, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The television series 'Wiseguy' (1987) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on an undercover agent infiltrating various crime organizations, with no documented instances of transgender representation within its storylines or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Wiseguy is an original television series from 1987–1990. It does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or earlier screen versions. Therefore, no characters were established with a different gender before their portrayal in this show.
Wiseguy was an original television series that did not adapt characters from pre-existing source material or historical records. Therefore, no characters had an established race prior to their portrayal in the show, making a race swap impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
6.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.6
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