Apple TVLegends (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
Working for the FBI's Deep Cover Operations division, Martin Odum can transform himself into a different person -- whether it's an assignment as a Serbian extremist, a corrupt Chicago police officer, a British special forces colonel, or a legendary computer hacker. But when he learns that his life, itself, may be a lie, he faces the demands of his job and a desire to solve the mystery of his identity. And given the choice between the two, Odum doesn't always make the right decision.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Working for the FBI's Deep Cover Operations division, Martin Odum can transform himself into a different person -- whether it's an assignment as a Serbian extremist, a corrupt Chicago police officer, a British special forces colonel, or a legendary computer hacker. But when he learns that his life, itself, may be a lie, he faces the demands of his job and a desire to solve the mystery of his identity. And given the choice between the two, Odum doesn't always make the right decision.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series 'Legends' is a spy thriller centered on a deep-cover operative's quest for his true identity amidst government conspiracies. Its critique of intelligence agencies is inherent to the genre's focus on deception and manipulation, rather than promoting a specific left or right ideological viewpoint, leading to a neutral rating.
The series features a visibly diverse cast in supporting roles, contributing to a degree of representation. However, its narrative primarily focuses on a white male protagonist's personal and professional struggles within a spy thriller context, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The series features Nelson Gates, a competent and respected FBI agent who is openly gay. His stable relationship with his male partner is depicted positively and without incident, contributing to a normalized and affirming portrayal of an LGBTQ+ character in a position of authority.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Legends" is based on Robert Littell's novel, featuring Martin Odum as the central character. Both the novel and the series portray Martin Odum as male. No other significant characters are identified as having undergone a gender swap from their established source material.
The show 'Legends' is an adaptation of a novel. The primary character, Martin Odum, is consistently portrayed as white in both the source material and the series. There are no other major characters with a clearly established racial identity in the source material who were portrayed by actors of a different race in the show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
6.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.9
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