6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Mighty Hercules (1963)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
The Mighty Hercules is a low-budget animated series based loosely on the Greek mythological character of Heracles, under his Roman Mythology name, Hercules. It was created in 1962 and then debuted on TV in 1963 and ran until 1966 coinciding with the sword and sandal genre of films popular at the time. Each standalone episode runs approximately 5 minutes with opening and closing credits, and in syndication several such episodes are compiled to fill 30-minute timeslots. It has played in re-runs on early morning television ever since, and is a cherished memory from many of our childhoods. The show was based on the myth of Hercules, and featured characters such as Hercules, Newton, Helena, Daedalus, The Sea Witch, and Murtis.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The Mighty Hercules is a low-budget animated series based loosely on the Greek mythological character of Heracles, under his Roman Mythology name, Hercules. It was created in 1962 and then debuted on TV in 1963 and ran until 1966 coinciding with the sword and sandal genre of films popular at the time. Each standalone episode runs approximately 5 minutes with opening and closing credits, and in syndication several such episodes are compiled to fill 30-minute timeslots. It has played in re-runs on early morning television ever since, and is a cherished memory from many of our childhoods. The show was based on the myth of Hercules, and featured characters such as Hercules, Newton, Helena, Daedalus, The Sea Witch, and Murtis.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative centers on the apolitical themes of individual heroism and the triumph of good over evil through strength and courage, without engaging in specific political ideologies or critiques.
This animated series from the 1960s features traditional character representation typical of its era, without any explicit diversity in casting or character design. The narrative focuses on classic heroic archetypes, portraying traditional identities in a consistently positive manner, with no discernible critique or integration of DEI themes.
Secondary
The animated series "The Mighty Hercules" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on mythological adventures, heroes, and villains, consistent with children's programming from its era, without engaging with queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The animated series "The Mighty Hercules" (1963) portrays its titular character and other figures consistent with their mythological or established genders. There are no instances of characters canonically or historically established as one gender being depicted as a different gender in the show.
The animated series 'The Mighty Hercules' (1963) portrays its characters, including Hercules, consistent with their established mythological origins as white figures. There are no instances where a character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.2
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