Apple TVJackie Chan Adventures (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Jackie Chan teams up in this animé-style adventure with his 11-year-old niece, Jade, traveling the globe to locate a dozen magical talismans before the sinister Dark Hand does. Helping Jackie and Jade is Uncle, a cantankerous but wise antiquities expert. Though officially Jackie works as an archaeologist, in reality he also assists Captain Black, leader of the covert police squad Section 13.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Jackie Chan teams up in this animé-style adventure with his 11-year-old niece, Jade, traveling the globe to locate a dozen magical talismans before the sinister Dark Hand does. Helping Jackie and Jade is Uncle, a cantankerous but wise antiquities expert. Though officially Jackie works as an archaeologist, in reality he also assists Captain Black, leader of the covert police squad Section 13.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series primarily focuses on apolitical themes of adventure, family, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, with its central subject matter lacking inherent political valence and its solutions emphasizing universal values like teamwork and respect for tradition.
The animated series 'Jackie Chan Adventures' features a naturally diverse global cast, centered around its Chinese protagonist, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative prioritizes action and adventure, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The show features Viper, a highly skilled martial artist, who consistently engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including security guards and Dark Hand enforcers, using only her combat skills.
The show frequently features wise monks, ancient temples, and spiritual practices that embody discipline and inner balance, consistently portraying these Buddhist-aligned philosophies as sources of wisdom and benevolent power.
Jackie Chan Adventures is an action-adventure animated series that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on martial arts, magical artifacts, and family dynamics, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities.
Jackie Chan Adventures is an original animated series. All major characters were created for the show or are consistent with their real-world counterparts, with no instances of a character established as one gender in prior canon being portrayed as a different gender.
Jackie Chan Adventures is an original animated series. Its characters, including the fictionalized Jackie Chan, were created for the show or based on the real Jackie Chan, and their racial depictions align with their initial establishment within the series. There are no instances where a character's race was changed from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
8.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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