SpectrumThe Terror (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Spectrum
AMC+
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
SpectrumAMC+PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The narrative's central critique of British imperial ambition, rigid class hierarchy, and the disregard for indigenous knowledge firmly aligns with progressive values, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The movie features primarily traditional casting for its historical setting, with a predominantly white, male crew, though it includes a notable indigenous character. The narrative subtly critiques colonial attitudes and the hubris of the expedition, integrating indigenous perspectives without explicitly framing traditional identities as villains or making DEI themes the sole central focus.
Secondary
The show features an explicitly gay character, Cornelius Hickey, who is a primary antagonist. His sexuality is depicted as intertwined with his manipulative, predatory, and violent nature, contributing to a problematic association between queer identity and villainy without significant narrative counterbalance.
The film portrays the struggles of Christian faith among the crew with depth and sympathy, showing it as both a source of comfort and a challenge in the face of extreme adversity, without condemning the faith itself. The narrative treats the characters' faith with seriousness and empathy, even when it falters.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show's first season adapts a novel and historical events, faithfully portraying the genders of its characters as established. The second season features an original story with new characters, thus not involving gender swaps of pre-existing figures.
The first season of "The Terror" portrays historical figures accurately based on their documented race. The second season, "Infamy," introduces new characters for an original storyline set in Japanese-American internment camps, without altering the race of any pre-established characters. No instances of race swapping are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.7
7.6
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