Prime VideoShooter (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Bob Lee Swagger is an expert marksman living in exile who is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime Video
Apple TV
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Bob Lee Swagger is an expert marksman living in exile who is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques government corruption but champions individual vigilante justice and deep skepticism of federal institutions as the primary solution, aligning with right-leaning themes of self-reliance and distrust of state power.
The movie incorporates diversity through the casting of a minority actor in a role traditionally depicted as white in the source material, alongside other prominent minority characters. However, the narrative maintains a positive portrayal of its traditional white male protagonist and focuses its critique on corruption rather than traditional identities.
Secondary
The character of Nadine Memphis, an FBI agent, was originally portrayed as male (Nick Memphis) in the source novel 'Point of Impact' and the 2007 film adaptation. In the 2016 TV series, this character is reimagined as female.
The character Nadine Memphis, who was originally Nick Memphis and depicted as a white male in the source novel, is portrayed by a Black actress in the 2016 series, constituting a race swap.
The series 'Shooter' does not incorporate any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a former Marine sniper's involvement in various conspiracies, without depicting queer identities or experiences in any capacity.
The show features female characters in active roles, such as FBI agents Nadine Memphis and Sarah Fenn, who participate in dangerous situations and use firearms. However, there are no clear instances where a female character is depicted as victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents without relying on firearms or other excluded methods.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
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