AMC+Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
A comedic thriller that follows the bizarre adventures of eccentric “holistic” detective Dirk Gently and his reluctant assistant Todd. An adaptation of Douglas Adams’ wildly successful comic novels.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
A comedic thriller that follows the bizarre adventures of eccentric “holistic” detective Dirk Gently and his reluctant assistant Todd. An adaptation of Douglas Adams’ wildly successful comic novels.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central subject matter of holistic interconnectedness and bizarre mysteries is inherently apolitical, and its narrative primarily focuses on philosophical absurdity and character relationships rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through its casting choices, notably by explicitly recasting several traditionally white roles with minority actors. However, the narrative itself does not center on critiquing traditional identities or explicitly promoting DEI themes beyond the diverse representation.
Secondary
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency features Panto Trost, a gay character whose love for Silas Dengdamor is a central and positively depicted element of the Season 2 narrative. Their relationship is portrayed with dignity and complexity, facing external obstacles rather than issues related to their sexual orientation. The series affirms their worth and love, contributing to a supportive and validating portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity.
The character Lydia Spring, a central figure in the show's plot, is a gender-swapped adaptation of Gordon Way, a male character from Douglas Adams' original novel, "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency."
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show introduces many new characters not present in the original novels. For characters adapted from the source material, their race either remains consistent or was not explicitly specified in the original canon, thus not meeting the criteria for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.2
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