Prime VideoTimeless (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
A mysterious criminal steals a secret state-of-the-art time machine, intent on destroying America as we know it by changing the past. Our only hope is an unexpected team: a scientist, a soldier and a history professor, who must use the machine's prototype to travel back in time to critical events. While they must make every effort not to affect the past themselves, they must also stay one step ahead of this dangerous fugitive. But can this handpicked team uncover the mystery behind it all and end his destruction before it's too late?
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A mysterious criminal steals a secret state-of-the-art time machine, intent on destroying America as we know it by changing the past. Our only hope is an unexpected team: a scientist, a soldier and a history professor, who must use the machine's prototype to travel back in time to critical events. While they must make every effort not to affect the past themselves, they must also stay one step ahead of this dangerous fugitive. But can this handpicked team uncover the mystery behind it all and end his destruction before it's too late?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central conflict, preserving historical integrity against a shadowy organization, lacks an inherent strong political valence. The narrative focuses on the adventure and ethical dilemmas of time travel, rather than explicitly promoting a specific left or right ideology.
The series features a main cast intentionally designed for diversity, with prominent roles filled by minority actors. Its narrative frequently uses historical settings to explicitly explore and critique past injustices related to race and gender, often through the experiences of its diverse characters.
Secondary
Timeless features Agent Denise Christopher, a lesbian character in a high-ranking position. Her same-sex marriage and family are depicted positively and as a normal, respected part of her life. Her identity is not central to the time-travel plot but is consistently portrayed with dignity and without negative stereotypes, contributing to an affirming representation.
The series frequently portrays Christianity as a foundational element of historical figures' moral compass and resilience, particularly in challenging times. The narrative consistently frames individual faith as a source of strength and virtue, without critiquing the religion itself.
The film portrays the historical persecution of Jewish people, particularly during the Holocaust, with clear narrative condemnation of antisemitism. The storyline unequivocally positions the audience to sympathize with the victims, affirming the dignity of the religion in the face of bigotry.
The show features female characters, primarily Lucy Preston, who participate in dangerous situations and often face male antagonists. However, there are no clear instances where a female character is depicted as victorious in direct, close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.
The show "Timeless" features original characters and historical figures. All historical figures depicted maintain their historically established gender, and the original characters do not have prior canonical genders to swap from.
Timeless is an original series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical racial baselines for its main cast, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.1
N/A
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