Arrow (2012–2020)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.2

Overview

After many years in a sheltered, rich boy life, Oliver Queen is stranded on an island after his father's yacht crashes. He must learn to survive on his own, five years later he is found alive and well after he was presum...

Starring Cast

Stephen Amell • Katie Cassidy • David Ramsey

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

LGBTQ: Positive

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Stephen Amell • Katie Cassidy • David Ramsey

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: Medium

The series consistently critiques corporate greed and political corruption as root causes of societal problems, advocating for social justice and the protection of the vulnerable, which aligns with left-leaning values despite its exploration of individual vigilantism.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

The series demonstrates significant diversity through its casting choices, including explicit race swaps for traditionally white roles and the inclusion of prominent diverse original characters. While the narrative features strong, diverse characters, it does not explicitly critique or negatively frame traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Arrow offers a predominantly positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. Key figures like Curtis Holt and Sara Lance are depicted as complex heroes whose queer identities are integral but not defining, with their relationships treated with dignity and respect, contributing to an affirming narrative.

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features multiple female characters, including Sara Lance (White Canary) and Thea Queen (Speedy), who are consistently depicted as highly skilled martial artists. They frequently engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents, demonstrating superior fighting abilities.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The series primarily features characters whose genders align with their established comic book counterparts or introduces new characters. No significant, named character from the source material was portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The show 'Arrow' primarily features characters whose on-screen race aligns with their established comic book counterparts. Many significant characters were original creations for the series, and no established legacy characters underwent a race swap according to the provided definition.