Jericho is an American action/drama series that centers on the residents of the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States.
Jericho is an American action/drama series that centers on the residents of the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States.
Jericho leans right-leaning due to its dominant themes of local self-reliance, armed community defense, and a pervasive skepticism of centralized government, portraying the solution to societal collapse as rooted in local autonomy and individual responsibility.
The series 'Jericho' features a visibly diverse cast in its portrayal of a post-apocalyptic community, with various characters from different backgrounds playing significant roles. The narrative primarily focuses on themes of survival, community, and political dynamics in a crisis, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
The series portrays Christianity as a significant source of comfort, community, and moral guidance during a post-apocalyptic crisis. The town's pastor is a respected and unifying figure, and faith helps characters cope with immense loss and uncertainty, affirming its positive role in resilience and community cohesion.
The series 'Jericho' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes throughout its narrative. There are no explicit or implicit depictions of queer identity, relationships, or storylines within the show's two seasons.
The show features several female characters, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Combat scenes involving female characters, such as Sarah Mason, primarily rely on firearms rather than hand-to-hand or melee weapon skills.
Jericho is an original television series from 2006, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a depiction of historical figures. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior canon or historical baseline for their gender to be swapped from.
Jericho (2006) is an original television series. Its characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
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