Prime VideoSpenser: For Hire (1985–1988)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Mystery/suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode. Using his years of experience, his natural talents ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime Video
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Mystery/suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode. Using his years of experience, his natural talents ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The series champions individual responsibility and self-reliance as the primary solution to crime and injustice, often operating outside or in defiance of corrupt or ineffective official systems, aligning with conservative themes of individual action and skepticism of government.
The series features visible diversity through a prominent Black supporting character, Hawk, whose race aligns with the source material. The narrative maintains a traditional framing, focusing on a male protagonist solving crimes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Spenser: For Hire, a detective series from the 1980s, does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The show's narrative primarily focused on crime-solving and social issues of its time, without addressing queer identities or themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The television series "Spenser: For Hire" adapts Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels. Key characters like Spenser, Hawk, and Susan Silverman maintain their established genders from the source material, with no significant gender alterations for any named, plot-relevant characters.
The main characters, Spenser, Hawk, and Susan Silverman, are portrayed by actors whose races align with their established depictions in Robert B. Parker's original novels. No significant character's race was altered for the television adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
6.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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