Gargoyles (1994–1997)

Bias Rating

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Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.0

Overview

In the Dark Ages, there was a race of heroic warrior monsters known as Gargoyles. These creatures existed as stone during the day, but become flesh and blood at night. One Scottish clan made an alliance with humans to he...

Starring Cast

Keith David • Salli Richardson-Whitfield • Jeff Bennett

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Keith David • Salli Richardson-Whitfield • Jeff Bennett

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The series consistently champions tolerance and acceptance for a persecuted minority against forces of prejudice, corporate greed, and misguided authority, aligning with progressive values.

Diversity: HighConfidence: Medium

Gargoyles demonstrates significant diversity through its lead human character, Elisa Maza, who is explicitly of mixed African American and Native American heritage, reflecting intentional diverse casting for a prominent role. The narrative, however, maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, with no explicit critique of white or male characters, focusing instead on broader themes of prejudice and acceptance.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features female characters like Elisa Maza, a human detective, and Demona, a gargoyle warrior, who both engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against one or more male opponents, utilizing skill, martial arts, and strength.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The animated series "Gargoyles" does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on themes of prejudice, family, and justice through its titular gargoyle protagonists and human allies. Consequently, there is no direct portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities or experiences to evaluate.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Gargoyles is an original animated series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters' genders were established within the show's own canon, meaning there was no prior source material from which a gender could have been swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Gargoyles is an original animated series from 1994. Its characters were created for the show, establishing their canonical races within this series. There is no prior source material or historical record from which a character's race could have been swapped.