NetflixArrow (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.6
7.3
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