6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
M Squad (1957)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
Lt. Frank Ballinger is a no-nonsense plain clothes cop in the elite M Squad Division. The Squad's task is to root out organised crime and corruption in America's Second City, Chicago.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Lt. Frank Ballinger is a no-nonsense plain clothes cop in the elite M Squad Division. The Squad's task is to root out organised crime and corruption in America's Second City, Chicago.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
M Squad is a classic police procedural that champions law and order through the diligent efforts of its police protagonist. Its focus on individual criminal responsibility and the effectiveness of established law enforcement institutions aligns with right-leaning values.
The movie, a 1950s crime drama, features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast and no apparent intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities, consistent with the era's typical framing.
Secondary
M Squad, a police procedural series from the late 1950s, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on crime-solving without addressing queer identities or experiences, aligning with the typical television content of its era.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
M Squad is an original television series from 1957. Its characters were created for this production, meaning there is no prior canon or source material from which their genders could have been swapped.
M Squad is an original television series from 1957. Its characters were created for the show and do not have pre-established racial identities from prior source material, previous installments, or real-world history that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
5.2
Critic Ratings
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