HuluFirefly (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
In the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system, follow the adventures of the renegade crew of Serenity, a "Firefly-class" spaceship.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system, follow the adventures of the renegade crew of Serenity, a "Firefly-class" spaceship.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central critique is directed at the dangers of an overreaching, centralized government and its attempts at social engineering, championing individual liberty and self-reliance as the primary solution, which aligns with right-leaning and libertarian values.
Firefly presents a visibly diverse main cast, integrating various ethnicities into its futuristic setting without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on themes of freedom and authoritarianism, with no critical portrayal of traditional identities, instead framing them neutrally or positively within the story.
Secondary
The show features River Tam, who, despite her small stature, demonstrates exceptional physical combat skills. She successfully defeats a male bounty hunter in a direct, hand-to-hand confrontation, utilizing martial arts and enhanced reflexes.
Shepherd Book, a central figure, embodies a compassionate and morally grounded spirituality reminiscent of Christian faith. Despite his mysterious, violent past, the narrative consistently portrays his beliefs as a source of wisdom, empathy, and moral guidance, never satirizing or condemning the faith itself.
Firefly does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. While some viewers may interpret subtext, the show's narrative does not overtly address queer identities or themes, resulting in no identifiable portrayal.
Firefly is an original science fiction series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Firefly is an original television series, meaning all its characters were created for and first established within the show itself. There is no prior source material or historical record from which characters' races could have been canonically or widely established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.9
8.3
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.3
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