Leverage (2008–2012)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.8

Overview

Former insurance-claims investigator Nathan Ford heads a team of former top-criminals. They handle 'unorthodox' cases of people unlikely to get their due through regular channels and legal procedures. That often involves...

Starring Cast

Timothy Hutton • Gina Bellman • Christian Kane

Where to watch

Prime Video

Philo

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Timothy Hutton • Gina Bellman • Christian Kane

Where to watch

Prime Video

Philo

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's central conflict consistently critiques corporate and governmental corruption, championing the 'little guy' against powerful, often wealthy, oppressors. This strong focus on systemic exploitation and the need for justice for the marginalized aligns with left-leaning values, despite the solution being individualistic vigilante action rather than systemic political reform.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

Leverage features visible diversity within its main cast through original characters. The narrative primarily focuses on critiquing corruption and abuse of power by various antagonists, without explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively. The protagonists, including white males, are generally framed positively.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: Medium

The show "Leverage" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The focus remains on the core team's heists and their personal dynamics, without exploring queer identities or storylines.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Leverage is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of existing source material. All main characters were created for the show, establishing their genders without prior canonical or historical baselines to swap from.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Leverage is an original series, and its core characters were created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material (like books, comics, or earlier adaptations) or historical figures from which their race could have been established and subsequently changed. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.