HBO MaxThe Pacific (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
Track the intertwined real-life stories of three U.S. Marines – Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge – across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Track the intertwined real-life stories of three U.S. Marines – Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge – across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series maintains a neutral stance by consciously balancing the brutal, dehumanizing realities and psychological toll of war (often a left-leaning critique) with the portrayal of patriotism, duty, and sacrifice within the context of a 'just war' (often a right-leaning theme), focusing instead on the apolitical human experience of extreme conflict.
The miniseries accurately reflects the historical context of World War II, featuring a cast predominantly composed of white male actors without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on the experiences of these soldiers, portraying their struggles and heroism without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Christianity is portrayed as a significant source of comfort, moral grounding, and hope for many American soldiers, helping them cope with the immense brutality of war. While some characters struggle with or lose their faith, the narrative generally respects its role and the solace it provides.
The miniseries 'The Pacific' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes. Its narrative is solely dedicated to depicting the combat experiences and personal struggles of U.S. Marines during World War II, focusing on their heterosexual relationships and the psychological impact of war.
The series primarily focuses on the experiences of male U.S. Marines during World War II combat. Female characters are present in supporting roles as nurses, wives, or civilians, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The Pacific is a historical miniseries depicting real-life U.S. Marines and other figures from World War II. All significant characters are portrayed with the same gender as their historical counterparts, with no instances of a character canonically or historically established as one gender being depicted as another.
The Pacific is a historical miniseries depicting real U.S. Marines during WWII. All major historical figures portrayed, who were canonically white, are depicted by actors of the same race. There are no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.3
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.9
8.6
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