Prime VideoBlaze and the Monster Machines (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
AJ is an 8-year-old techie who drives monster-truck Blaze, the top racer in Axle City. The two go on adventures that have them taking on problems involving science and math. Many predicaments they face are caused by Blaze's rival, Crusher, a tractor-trailer that will do anything to beat other vehicles to the finish line. The animated series is billed as the first TV show for preschoolers to comprehensively cover areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Each episode introduces different STEM concepts, including buoyancy and trajectory.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime Video
Paramount+
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
AJ is an 8-year-old techie who drives monster-truck Blaze, the top racer in Axle City. The two go on adventures that have them taking on problems involving science and math. Many predicaments they face are caused by Blaze's rival, Crusher, a tractor-trailer that will do anything to beat other vehicles to the finish line. The animated series is billed as the first TV show for preschoolers to comprehensively cover areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Each episode introduces different STEM concepts, including buoyancy and trajectory.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoParamount+PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on STEM education, practical problem-solving, and teamwork is inherently apolitical, promoting universal skills and positive character traits without engaging in ideological discourse.
The animated series features visible diversity in its main cast, including an African-American lead character, without explicitly altering traditionally established roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, focusing instead on educational themes and problem-solving without incorporating explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Blaze and the Monster Machines is a children's animated series centered on STEM concepts and monster truck adventures. The show does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its narrative scope is focused on educational content and character-driven problem-solving for its young audience.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Blaze and the Monster Machines is an original animated series that premiered in 2014. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canon from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
Blaze and the Monster Machines is an original animated series. Its human characters, AJ and Gabby, were created for the show and their races were established within this original production, not changed from prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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