PhiloMajor Crimes (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Major Crimes explores how the American justice system approaches the art of the deals as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a conviction. Los Angeles Police Captain Sharon Raydor heads up a special squad within the LAPD that deals with high-profile or particularly sensitive crimes.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Major Crimes explores how the American justice system approaches the art of the deals as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a conviction. Los Angeles Police Captain Sharon Raydor heads up a special squad within the LAPD that deals with high-profile or particularly sensitive crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloYouTubeApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Major Crimes receives a neutral rating due to its primary focus on the pragmatic application of justice through plea bargains and efficient police work, balancing various perspectives within the existing legal framework without promoting a specific ideological agenda.
The series features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including prominent roles for Black, Hispanic, and Asian actors, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative, typical of a police procedural, maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critique.
Secondary
Major Crimes offers a predominantly positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. Key characters like Rusty Beck and Gus experience affirming arcs, including a loving relationship and marriage, depicted with dignity and complexity. The series consistently frames LGBTQ+ identities respectfully, with any obstacles or prejudice presented as external societal issues rather than inherent to queer identity.
The show often features characters with Christian backgrounds, portraying their faith as a source of comfort, community, or moral guidance. While individual characters may misuse their faith, the narrative frames these as personal failings rather than an indictment of Christianity itself, offering a nuanced and generally respectful portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Major Crimes is a direct spin-off of The Closer, continuing the stories of established characters. All returning characters maintain their previously established genders, and new characters introduced in the series do not have prior canonical genders to swap from.
Major Crimes is a spin-off of The Closer. All returning characters from The Closer are portrayed by the same actors, maintaining their established racial depictions. New characters created for Major Crimes do not fall under the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
6.3
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