7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Magician (1973)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
The Magician is an American television series that ran during the 1973–1974 season. It starred Bill Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony "Tony" Blake, a playboy philanthropist who used his skills to solve difficult crimes as needed. In the series pilot, the character was instead named Anthony Dorian. The name change was due to a conflict with the name of a real life stage magician.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The Magician is an American television series that ran during the 1973–1974 season. It starred Bill Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony "Tony" Blake, a playboy philanthropist who used his skills to solve difficult crimes as needed. In the series pilot, the character was instead named Anthony Dorian. The name change was due to a conflict with the name of a real life stage magician.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a magician solving crimes, is largely apolitical, focusing on individual skill and entertainment rather than promoting specific political ideologies or critiquing societal structures.
This 1969 Swedish film features a predominantly traditional European cast, reflecting the demographics and filmmaking practices of its era. The narrative focuses on psychological and existential themes, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating modern DEI themes into its core story.
Secondary
The television series 'The Magician' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the adventures of a crime-fighting magician, and there is no evidence to suggest any representation of queer identity within its scope.
The show primarily focuses on the male protagonist, Anthony Blake, who uses magic and intellect to solve crimes. Female characters typically serve in supporting roles and are not depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The Magician (1973) is an original television series featuring characters created for the show, such as Anthony Blake. There is no evidence of any character being adapted from prior source material or history with a different established gender.
The 1973 series "The Magician" features original characters, most notably Anthony Blake. There is no prior source material (like novels, comics, or earlier screen versions) that establishes a different canonical race for these characters. Therefore, no race swap has occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.7
Critic Ratings
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