Paramount+The Stand (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict, while broad, is resolved through a solution heavily emphasizing faith, divine intervention, and a clear, traditional good-vs-evil moral framework, which aligns with conservative values.
The movie incorporates significant diversity through the explicit recasting of traditionally white roles with minority actors. However, its narrative primarily focuses on a classic good versus evil struggle in a post-apocalyptic world, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The 2020 adaptation of Stephen King's "The Stand" features multiple characters whose race differs from their established portrayal in the source novel. For instance, Larry Underwood, depicted as white in the book, is portrayed by a Black actor.
The film portrays Christianity, primarily through Mother Abagail, as a source of divine guidance, moral strength, and community in the face of apocalyptic evil. The narrative consistently affirms its virtues and positions faith as essential for humanity's survival and triumph over darkness.
The series "The Stand" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes as central to its narrative. The story primarily focuses on the struggle between good and evil following a global pandemic, with character arcs not explicitly exploring queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2020 adaptation of Stephen King's novel maintains the established genders for all major and supporting characters from the source material. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
6.9
Critic Ratings
5.7
5.6
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