6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Man Behind the Badge (1953)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
The Man Behind the Badge is the title of a half-hour American television police drama series which aired on the CBS from 1953-1955 starring and hosted by character actor Charles Bickford. Years later, Bickford appeared as one of the owners of Shiloh Ranch in the NBC western series, The Vrginian. In its first season, The Man Behind the Badge aired on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. EST opposite ABC's Jukebox Jury.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
The Man Behind the Badge is the title of a half-hour American television police drama series which aired on the CBS from 1953-1955 starring and hosted by character actor Charles Bickford. Years later, Bickford appeared as one of the owners of Shiloh Ranch in the NBC western series, The Vrginian. In its first season, The Man Behind the Badge aired on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. EST opposite ABC's Jukebox Jury.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, focusing on the dedication and challenges of individual law enforcement officers, inherently champions themes of institutional authority, order, and individual responsibility, aligning it with right-leaning values.
Produced in 1953, this series features traditional casting with predominantly white actors in mainstream roles. Its narrative aligns with the prevailing cultural norms of the era, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film "The Man Behind the Badge" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on queer identity, resulting in a classification of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Man Behind the Badge is an anthology series from 1953, featuring different stories and characters in each episode. It is not an adaptation of a pre-existing work with established characters, nor a reboot of specific legacy roles. Therefore, there are no canonical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
As an anthology series from 1953, "The Man Behind the Badge" primarily features new characters in each episode. There are no established legacy characters or widely recognized historical figures whose race would be canonically altered for the show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
5.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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