Apple TVNorth and South (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselv...
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselv...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The series is rated Left-Leaning due to its unequivocal condemnation of slavery as a central moral evil and its critique of industrial exploitation in the North, aligning with progressive values despite its nuanced portrayal of characters on both sides of the American Civil War.
The series employs traditional casting consistent with its historical setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. However, its narrative strongly critiques the institution of slavery and the traditional white Southern aristocracy, making social justice themes a central and explicit part of its story.
Secondary
The film "North & South: Book 1, North & South" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and social commentary within Victorian England, thus rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1985 miniseries "North & South: Book 1, North & South" is a faithful adaptation of John Jakes' novel. All major characters retain their established genders from the source material, with no instances of gender swapping.
The 1985 miniseries "North & South: Book 1, North & South" adapts John Jakes' novel, portraying its characters consistent with their established racial depictions in the source material. No instances of characters canonically or historically established as one race being portrayed as a different race were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.5
Critic Ratings
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