6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Defenders (1961)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense attorneys who specialized in legally complex cases, with defendants such as neo-Nazis, conscientious objectors, civil rights demonstrators, a schoolteacher fired for being an atheist, an author accused of pornography, and a physician charged in a mercy killing.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
The Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense attorneys who specialized in legally complex cases, with defendants such as neo-Nazis, conscientious objectors, civil rights demonstrators, a schoolteacher fired for being an atheist, an author accused of pornography, and a physician charged in a mercy killing.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series consistently explored controversial social issues, championing individual rights and due process while often critiquing societal prejudices and rigid moralism, aligning its themes with progressive values.
The 1960s legal drama "The Defenders" featured a main cast that was traditional for its era, primarily consisting of white male actors. While the series was notable for addressing complex social and legal issues, its narrative did not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
Christianity is depicted with nuance, often exploring moral dilemmas and societal issues through characters who identify as Christian. While the show may critique hypocrisy or rigid interpretations, its overall narrative champions justice, compassion, and individual rights, aligning with the positive virtues often associated with the faith.
The series portrays Judaism positively through characters who uphold their religious convictions, such as a boxer refusing to fight on the Sabbath in 'The Iron Man' episode. The narrative supports the individual's right to practice their faith without prejudice, framing adherence to faith as a matter of personal integrity and religious freedom.
The 1961 legal drama series 'The Defenders' does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While progressive for its era in addressing various social issues, the narrative does not include queer representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1961 series "The Defenders" is an original production, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. Its main characters were created for the show, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established versions.
The Defenders (1961) was an original television series featuring fictional characters Lawrence and Kenneth Preston. There is no prior source material (comics, novels, or historical record) establishing their race before the show's creation, thus precluding a race swap.
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7.9
5.9
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