Prime VideoOuter Range (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
A rancher fighting for his land and family stumbles upon an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness, forcing a confrontation with the Unknown in ways both intimate and cosmic in the untamable American West.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A rancher fighting for his land and family stumbles upon an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness, forcing a confrontation with the Unknown in ways both intimate and cosmic in the untamable American West.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Outer Range receives a neutral rating because its central narrative prioritizes apolitical existential mysteries and the human struggle for survival and understanding, effectively balancing themes that could resonate with both conservative values (land, family legacy) and broader environmental or anti-greed sentiments.
The series features some visible diversity within its cast, including an Indigenous character in a prominent role, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on its sci-fi mystery and western drama elements, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
Outer Range features Deputy Sheriff Joy Hawk, a prominent lesbian character whose identity is depicted with dignity and normalcy. Her stable relationship with her wife is integrated into the narrative without prejudice, and her challenges stem from external plot points rather than her sexual orientation, resulting in a positive portrayal.
The show portrays characters who identify as Christian or operate within a Christian cultural framework. Their faith is depicted with nuance and respect, serving as a genuine aspect of their identity and a source of comfort or struggle. The narrative explores how characters grapple with their beliefs without ridiculing or condemning Christianity itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Outer Range is an original series with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters introduced in the show are new and original, therefore no character can be considered a gender swap.
Outer Range is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. All characters were created for the show, thus there is no prior canonical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.5
N/A
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