Apple TVStarsky & Hutch (1975)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Streetwise Detective David Starsky partners up with a more intellectual partner, Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson, to protect citizens and patrol the streets of Bay City.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Streetwise Detective David Starsky partners up with a more intellectual partner, Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson, to protect citizens and patrol the streets of Bay City.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series consistently champions law and order through the actions of two dedicated, often unconventional, police detectives. Its focus on individual criminal responsibility and the effectiveness of strong law enforcement aligns with right-leaning "tough on crime" narratives.
The series features a cast with visible diversity, including prominent Black supporting characters who are integral to the narrative. The main protagonists are traditionally cast, and the show's narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The original 'Starsky & Hutch' television series does not explicitly feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While the intense bond between the two male leads has been interpreted by some viewers as having homoerotic subtext, the show's narrative consistently portrays them as heterosexual, focusing on their platonic friendship and relationships with women.
The show primarily focuses on the two male protagonists, Starsky and Hutch, and their investigations. While female characters appear in various roles, there are no significant instances where a female character is depicted defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.
The 1975 series "Starsky & Hutch" is the original portrayal of its main characters. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing Starsky or Hutch as a different gender before this show. Therefore, no gender swap occurred.
The 1975 series "Starsky & Hutch" is the original production for these characters. There are no prior canonical or historical depictions from which any character's race could have been swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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