YouTubeImpulse (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
16-year-old Henry Coles is an outsider in her new town of Reston, New York. With a major chip on her shoulder and no friends, she remains withdrawn and isolated, but everything changes when a traumatic encounter with a classmate triggers something deep within Henry— unleashing a power she cannot control.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
16-year-old Henry Coles is an outsider in her new town of Reston, New York. With a major chip on her shoulder and no friends, she remains withdrawn and isolated, but everything changes when a traumatic encounter with a classmate triggers something deep within Henry— unleashing a power she cannot control.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
YouTubeApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' dominant themes align with progressive values, focusing on a young woman's struggle with sexual assault trauma, her journey to reclaim agency, and female empowerment through extraordinary means.
The series features a visibly diverse supporting cast, including a Black female sheriff, but does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. While a white male character is central to a traumatic event, the narrative does not broadly critique traditional identities, focusing instead on the protagonist's personal journey and powers.
Secondary
The show "Impulse" features prominent and recurring LGBTQ+ characters whose identities are normalized and depicted with dignity. Their relationships are portrayed as loving and stable, and their queer identity is not a source of conflict, mockery, or tragedy within the narrative. The overall impact is affirming and positive.
The show features Henry Coles, a female character who develops teleportation abilities. She frequently engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, using her power to gain a tactical advantage for physical takedowns and strikes.
The show "Impulse" is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, whose protagonist is a female character. The show's central character is also female, maintaining gender consistency with the source material's lead.
The series "Impulse" is a loose adaptation of Steven Gould's novel of the same name. While it introduces new characters and alters storylines, the main protagonist, Henry Coles (an adaptation of the novel's Millie Kent), is portrayed by a white actress, consistent with the source material. There are no instances of established characters from the novel being portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.6
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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