Highlander (1992–1998)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.3

Overview

Taken from the film, Highlander, Duncan MacLeod, clansman of Connor in the film also finds he is being stalked by not only other immortals trying to kill him before the time of the gathering, but also a secret society of...

Starring Cast

Adrian Paul • Stan Kirsch • Jim Byrnes

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Adrian Paul • Stan Kirsch • Jim Byrnes

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

Highlander is fundamentally an apolitical fantasy action film. Its central conflict revolves around a mystical battle between immortals, and its resolution emphasizes individual destiny and heroism within this fantastical framework, rather than promoting any specific political ideology.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative does not critique traditional identities, nor does it center around or explicitly promote DEI themes.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features several female Immortal characters, such as Amanda Darieux, who are skilled sword fighters. These characters frequently engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against male Immortal opponents.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The 'Highlander' TV series does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily centers on heterosexual relationships and the struggles of immortal warriors, leaving no basis for evaluating a portrayal.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The "Highlander" TV series primarily introduces new characters and storylines, rather than adapting existing characters from the original film with different genders. No established canonical characters from prior installments or source material are portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Highlander TV series primarily introduced new characters. Existing legacy characters from the film who appeared maintained their original racial portrayals, and no new character was a race-swapped version of a previously established character.