Prime VideoThe Commish (1991)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. From parenthood to politics, from sex crimes to murder cases, one man takes it day-to-day with offbeat humor and street- smart skill.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. From parenthood to politics, from sex crimes to murder cases, one man takes it day-to-day with offbeat humor and street- smart skill.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The series leans right due to its consistent emphasis on individual responsibility and the effectiveness of a strong, moral leader within the existing law enforcement system, rather than advocating for systemic change or critiquing the institution itself.
The movie exhibits traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative frames traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, without any critical portrayal or central focus on DEI themes.
Secondary
The show implicitly portrays Christianity in a positive light, often aligning its moral framework with mainstream Christian ethics. While not overtly religious, the narrative depicts characters of faith, and their beliefs are generally presented as a source of strength, community, or moral guidance, supporting the show's themes of justice and community well-being.
The Commish, a police procedural from the early 1990s, did not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate as positive, negative, or neutral.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Commish is an original television series from 1991–1996. It does not adapt any prior source material, historical figures, or reboot existing characters. Therefore, no characters were established as one gender in prior canon and then portrayed as a different gender in this show.
The Commish is an original television series, meaning all its characters were created for the show. There is no prior source material or historical record where characters' races were established before their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.0
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