Prime VideoAlmost Paradise (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
A former DEA agent forced into early retirement runs a gift shop in in the Philippines. Despite his best efforts to begin a tranquil new life, he’s pulled back into a world of dangerous people and deadly situations, either through his friends in the local police department or running into people from his old life. And the problem is: he likes it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime Video
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
A former DEA agent forced into early retirement runs a gift shop in in the Philippines. Despite his best efforts to begin a tranquil new life, he’s pulled back into a world of dangerous people and deadly situations, either through his friends in the local police department or running into people from his old life. And the problem is: he likes it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoPhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values by emphasizing individual responsibility and direct action as the primary solution to widespread crime and corruption, often operating outside compromised official systems.
The movie showcases visible diversity in its cast, which naturally arises from its setting in the Philippines and its international co-production. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of its white male protagonist and does not explicitly center on critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Almost Paradise features LGBTQ+ characters in a respectful and affirming manner. A transgender woman is portrayed with dignity and agency, and a gay couple is included without negative framing, contributing to a net positive depiction of queer identities within the series.
Police detective Kai Mendoza is frequently depicted engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against male criminals. She utilizes her martial arts and police training to subdue opponents in various action sequences throughout the series.
Almost Paradise is an original series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical depiction. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been changed.
Almost Paradise is an original series created for television. It does not adapt pre-existing source material, feature historical figures, or reboot legacy characters, thus precluding any race swaps as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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