Apple TVConstantine (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
A man struggling with his faith is haunted by the sins of his past but is suddenly thrust into the role of defending humanity from the gathering forces of darkness.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A man struggling with his faith is haunted by the sins of his past but is suddenly thrust into the role of defending humanity from the gathering forces of darkness.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around supernatural good versus evil and individual salvation, which is inherently apolitical. While it critiques institutional divine power, its solution emphasizes individual moral choice and restoring cosmic balance rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, with the lead character, John Constantine, portrayed by a white actor, consistent with his comic book origins. While there is a gender swap for the character of Gabriel, the actor is white, and other minority roles align with their traditional depictions. The narrative centers on a supernatural conflict and does not critically portray traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The TV series "Constantine" includes a brief, incidental mention of the titular character's bisexuality, aligning with his comic book portrayal. This single reference, where he alludes to past relationships with both men and women, serves as a minor character detail rather than a central theme or developed plot point. The portrayal is neither extensively positive nor negative, remaining largely neutral in its impact on the narrative.
Zed Martin, a character canonically depicted as white in the Hellblazer comics, is portrayed by a Latina actress in the 2014 Constantine series, constituting a race swap.
The series operates within a Christian cosmology, affirming the reality of angels, demons, heaven, and hell. While individual characters and institutions may be flawed, the narrative validates the core tenets of Christian spiritual warfare and the struggle for salvation.
The show primarily features John Constantine in combat roles. While female characters like Zed Martin are present and contribute to the narrative, their roles do not include direct physical combat victories against male opponents. Zed's abilities are psychic, not physical.
The 2014 "Constantine" series faithfully adapted the genders of its core characters from the DC Comics source material. No established characters from the comics or prior adaptations were portrayed as a different gender in the show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.8
Critic Ratings
7.3
5.3
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