Paramount+Reno 911! (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Overview
This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Reno 911! maintains a neutral political stance by satirizing the incompetence of law enforcement, the absurdity of the public, and various social/political tropes from both sides without advocating for a specific ideological solution or critique.
Reno 911! features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including Black and Hispanic main characters, which contributes to a neutral representation score. However, the narrative primarily focuses on comedic satire of law enforcement and general human incompetence, rather than offering explicit critiques of traditional identities or centering DEI themes. The show's humor is broad and does not engage in intentional DEI-driven storytelling.
Secondary
The portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in 'Reno 911!' is predominantly negative. The show frequently uses queer identity as a source of crude humor, relying on stereotypes and the discomfort of its characters. While satirical, the comedic approach often ridicules rather than affirms, presenting little positive counterbalance.
The show frequently portrays Christian characters, particularly Deputy Wiegel, as hypocritical, prejudiced, and foolish, often using their faith to justify their bizarre or morally questionable actions. The narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal, reinforcing a comedic stereotype of certain Christian adherents.
When Islam is referenced, it is typically through the lens of the officers' ignorance, prejudice, or incompetence. The show's satire is directed at the officers' bigotry and profiling, positioning the audience to recognize and condemn such prejudice, thereby affirming the dignity of the religion against character-driven attacks.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Reno 911! is an original mockumentary series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered.
Reno 911! is an original mockumentary series featuring characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race was altered in their on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.6
N/A
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