7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Honey West (1965)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
After her father's death, Honey West takes over his high-tech private-detective firm, assisted by rugged Sam Bolt--and her pet ocelot Bruce.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
After her father's death, Honey West takes over his high-tech private-detective firm, assisted by rugged Sam Bolt--and her pet ocelot Bruce.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series' rating is primarily driven by its groundbreaking portrayal of a highly capable and independent female private investigator, which implicitly champions female empowerment and challenges traditional gender roles, aligning with progressive values for its era.
The movie 'Honey West' features traditional casting with primarily white actors in leading roles, reflecting the common practices of its era. Its narrative focuses on a female private investigator but does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features Honey West, a female private investigator, who regularly engages in and wins physical fights against male opponents using her martial arts expertise. She frequently disarms and subdues men in hand-to-hand encounters.
Honey West, a detective series from the 1960s, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The show focuses on the adventures of a female private investigator and her partner, with no elements related to queer identity present in its storylines or character development.
The 1965 TV series "Honey West" is an adaptation of the G.G. Fickling novels. The main character, Honey West, was established as female in the source material and is portrayed as female in the show. Other key characters also maintain their original genders from the novels.
The 1965 television series "Honey West" adapted characters from the original novels. The main characters, including Honey West herself, were portrayed by actors whose race matched their established canonical depictions in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
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