Prime VideoRoute 66 (1960)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
After discovering that his late father has gone through most of the family fortune, Tod Stiles hits the title trans-America highway in his Corvette in search of adventure with friend Buz Murdock, a survivor of New York's mean streets. The two work odd jobs as they meet and interact with colorful characters and find themselves plunged into one situation after another, some of them romantic, some of them very dangerous. Later, Linc Case, a Vietnam war hero trying to find himself, takes over as Tod's travel companion.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
After discovering that his late father has gone through most of the family fortune, Tod Stiles hits the title trans-America highway in his Corvette in search of adventure with friend Buz Murdock, a survivor of New York's mean streets. The two work odd jobs as they meet and interact with colorful characters and find themselves plunged into one situation after another, some of them romantic, some of them very dangerous. Later, Linc Case, a Vietnam war hero trying to find himself, takes over as Tod's travel companion.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The series explores diverse human experiences and social issues across America, consistently emphasizing individual agency and personal responsibility as the primary mode of addressing problems, which aligns with right-leaning values.
The 1960s television series 'Route 66' features traditional casting with white male leads, consistent with its era. Its narrative explores various social issues but does not explicitly critique traditional identities, maintaining a neutral to positive portrayal of its main characters.
Secondary
The series frequently explores moral and ethical dilemmas within American communities, often featuring characters and settings where Christian faith is a cultural backdrop. While individual adherents or institutions might be portrayed with flaws or hypocrisy, the narrative generally upholds the underlying virtues of compassion, community, and moral integrity, critiquing the misuse of faith rather than the faith itself.
The 1960s television series 'Route 66' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Consistent with the era of its production, the show's narrative focuses on other social and personal themes, resulting in no direct portrayal of queer identity.
The show "Route 66" is a drama series from the early 1960s, primarily focusing on the travels and encounters of two male protagonists. Its narrative style and era did not typically feature female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Route 66 (1960) is an original television series. Its main characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical gender identities to be swapped from.
Route 66 (1960) is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. Its main characters were created for the show and were not established as a different race in prior canon or history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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