4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Nash Bridges (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite Special Investigations Unit. He tackles crime using his keen sense of humor and charm. Joe Dominguez comes out of retirement to become Bridges' wisecracking yet more rule-abiding partner.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite Special Investigations Unit. He tackles crime using his keen sense of humor and charm. Joe Dominguez comes out of retirement to become Bridges' wisecracking yet more rule-abiding partner.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series consistently champions law and order through the effective, albeit sometimes unconventional, actions of individual police officers, reinforcing the efficacy of traditional law enforcement and individual responsibility for crime without engaging in systemic critiques.
The series 'Nash Bridges' exhibits visible diversity within its cast, including a prominent Hispanic co-lead, which reflects its urban setting. However, its casting does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a traditional framing, focusing on crime-solving without critically portraying traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The television series "Nash Bridges" did not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes throughout its run. The narrative primarily focused on police procedural elements and character-driven comedy, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity. Consequently, there is no discernible positive, negative, or neutral portrayal to evaluate.
While female characters like Inspectors Caitlin Cross and Michelle Chan are present in action-oriented roles as police officers, the show primarily features gunfights, car chases, and arrests. There are no clear instances where a female character is depicted as victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts.
Nash Bridges is an original series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for the show, and their on-screen gender is their original canonical portrayal, precluding any gender swaps.
Nash Bridges is an original television series from 1996-2001. Its characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be compared against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.7
Critic Ratings
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