Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.2

Overview

Michaela Quinn, fifth daughter of a Boston physician, defies the conventions of post-Civil War society by following in her father's footsteps, and after his death, 'Dr. Mike' moves to the frontier town of Colorado Spring...

Starring Cast

Jane Seymour • Joe Lando • Shawn Toovey

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

Overview

Starring Cast

Jane Seymour • Joe Lando • Shawn Toovey

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The series consistently champions progressive values by focusing on gender equality, advocating for Native American rights, and promoting social justice through the lens of individual courage and scientific reason, often challenging established prejudices and systemic injustices.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman showcases visible diversity through its inclusion of Native American and Black characters, though without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The series' narrative strongly and consistently critiques traditional patriarchal structures and colonial attitudes, with the protagonist frequently challenging societal norms and advocating for marginalized groups, making DEI themes central to its storytelling.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, a show set in the late 19th century and airing in the 1990s, did not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its canon storylines. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, thus there are no legacy or canonical characters whose gender could have been swapped from a prior established version.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman is an original television series. Its main characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be compared against, thus precluding a race swap.