Wiseguy (1987–1990)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.1

Overview

Vinnie Terranova (Ken Wahl) does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an Agent for the O.C.B. (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborh...

Starring Cast

Jonathan Banks • Jim Byrnes • Ken Wahl

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Jonathan Banks • Jim Byrnes • Ken Wahl

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

Wiseguy receives a neutral rating because its core narrative focuses on the apolitical themes of an individual's moral struggle and identity crisis within the context of fighting organized crime, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or systemic critique.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie exhibits traditional casting with a predominantly white and male main cast, consistent with productions of its era. The narrative focuses on crime and character dynamics without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes as central to its story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The series 'Wiseguy' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on an undercover agent infiltrating criminal organizations, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Wiseguy is an original television series from 1987–1990. It does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or earlier screen versions. Therefore, no characters were established with a different gender before their portrayal in this show.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Wiseguy was an original television series that did not adapt characters from pre-existing source material or historical records. Therefore, no characters had an established race prior to their portrayal in the show, making a race swap impossible by definition.