Prime VideoPrime Suspect (1991)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison (Dame Helen Mirren) has been passed over time and again to lead a murder investigation, so when one of her fellow DCIs has a heart attack just before he's ready to charge their pri...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison (Dame Helen Mirren) has been passed over time and again to lead a murder investigation, so when one of her fellow DCIs has a heart attack just before he's ready to charge their pri...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
The film's consistent and unflinching portrayal of systemic sexism within the police force, coupled with its exploration of the social roots of crime, aligns its dominant themes with progressive values, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The series 'Prime Suspect' demonstrates significant DEI by featuring a female lead, DCI Jane Tennison, in a role traditionally held by men. The narrative explicitly centers on her struggles against systemic sexism and the dismissive attitudes of her male colleagues within a male-dominated police force, offering a strong critique of traditional gender dynamics.
Secondary
The series includes LGBTQ+ characters, such as a gay suspect and a transgender woman, whose identities are presented as factual elements within the gritty crime narratives. While not overtly affirming, the portrayals generally avoid ridicule or degradation, positioning queer identity as incidental to the main plot.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Prime Suspect (1991) is an original television series created by Lynda La Plante. Its main characters, including DCI Jane Tennison, were new creations for the show and not adaptations of pre-existing characters with established genders. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Prime Suspect (1991) is an original British television series. Its characters were created for this production and did not exist in prior source material or historical records with an established race. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.3
7.8
Critic Ratings
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