Apple TVAdventures of Superman (1952)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a syndicated TV adaptation of the beloved DC Comics superhero! You know the drill: When he isn't fighting for truth, justice and the American way, the man in tights dons a suit and glasses for his secret identity as Daily Planet newspaper reporter Clark Kent, who works alongside friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen for gruff boss Perry White.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a syndicated TV adaptation of the beloved DC Comics superhero! You know the drill: When he isn't fighting for truth, justice and the American way, the man in tights dons a suit and glasses for his secret identity as Daily Planet newspaper reporter Clark Kent, who works alongside friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen for gruff boss Perry White.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The series champions individual heroism and moral clarity in upholding law and order against clear-cut villains, aligning with themes of individual responsibility and traditional justice rather than systemic critiques.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its era, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on heroic themes, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without engaging in critiques of these identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The 1950s television series 'Adventures of Superman' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consistent with the social and media norms of its production era, the show's narrative focuses on traditional superheroics without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The series primarily features Superman as the central combatant. Female characters, such as Lois Lane, are often portrayed in roles requiring rescue or as witnesses to events. There are no significant instances where a female character is depicted as physically defeating one or more male opponents in close-quarters combat.
The 1952 "Adventures of Superman" series faithfully adapted its core characters from the established comic book canon, maintaining the original genders for Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White. No characters established as one gender in source material were portrayed as a different gender.
The 1952 "Adventures of Superman" series features characters like Superman, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen, who were consistently portrayed by white actors, aligning with their established racial depictions in the source comic books at that time. No characters were depicted as a different race than their canonical or widely established portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
6.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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