Google PlayKnight Rider (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
On the heels of NBC's hit movie, the iconic 1980s television classic comes roaring back to life as a reinvented, updated and super-charged action series showcasing the new KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand). Absolutely the coolest car ever created, KITT is equipped with an "AI" (artificial intelligence) that is capable of hacking almost any system. Its weapons systems match that of a jet fighter, and its body is capable of actually transforming into other vehicles and using sophisticated holographic imagery to elude villains.
Starring Cast
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
On the heels of NBC's hit movie, the iconic 1980s television classic comes roaring back to life as a reinvented, updated and super-charged action series showcasing the new KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand). Absolutely the coolest car ever created, KITT is equipped with an "AI" (artificial intelligence) that is capable of hacking almost any system. Its weapons systems match that of a jet fighter, and its body is capable of actually transforming into other vehicles and using sophisticated holographic imagery to elude villains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions individual heroism and private technological solutions to combat crime and corruption, implicitly suggesting the limitations of traditional government institutions. This aligns with right-leaning themes of individual responsibility and private initiative.
The movie features a white male lead, while incorporating visible diversity within its supporting cast, including a Black female FBI agent and an Asian female technician. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not explicitly center on DEI themes.
Secondary
The 2008 television series "Knight Rider" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on action, technology, and the adventures of Michael Knight and KITT, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation.
The show features several female characters in significant roles, including scientists and FBI agents. While they are involved in the series' plots and action sequences, there are no instances where a female character is depicted winning a close-quarters physical fight against one or more male opponents.
The 2008 'Knight Rider' series introduces new characters and a new protagonist, Michael Traceur, who is the son of the original Michael Knight. No established legacy characters from the original series were recast with a different gender.
The 2008 'Knight Rider' series primarily features new characters. The original Michael Knight, a white character, is reprised by David Hasselhoff. No other canonically established characters from the original series were recast with actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
0.5
N/A
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