The Outpost (2018)

Overview
Talon, the lone survivor of a race called the Blackbloods, sets off to the edge of civilisation to track her family's killers. On her journey she discovers she has supernatural powers which she must learn to harness in order to achieve her goals.
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Overview
Talon, the lone survivor of a race called the Blackbloods, sets off to the edge of civilisation to track her family's killers. On her journey she discovers she has supernatural powers which she must learn to harness in order to achieve her goals.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Primary
The film's central focus on depicting the valor, sacrifice, and resilience of American soldiers during a harrowing battle, without significant critique of the war's broader context, aligns with right-leaning themes of military appreciation and patriotism.
The movie features a cast with visible diversity, reflecting the composition of the military unit depicted, without explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on the experiences of soldiers, portraying traditional identities in a positive light, and does not center on DEI critiques.
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The Outpost features Janzo, a prominent bisexual character whose identity is depicted with dignity and normalcy. His romantic relationships with both men and women are integrated respectfully into the narrative, avoiding harmful stereotypes or making his identity a source of conflict. The overall portrayal is affirming and validating.
The show features multiple female characters, including the protagonist Talon, who are depicted as highly skilled warriors. They consistently engage in and win direct physical combat against one or more male opponents using melee weapons and hand-to-hand techniques, demonstrating superior fighting ability.
The film portrays the Taliban, explicitly motivated by a radical interpretation of Islam, as the primary antagonists responsible for violence and death. The narrative offers no counterbalancing positive portrayal or nuance of Islam, reinforcing a negative association with the faith through its extremist adherents.
The Outpost is an original fantasy series with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no pre-established gender to be swapped from a prior canon.
The Outpost is an original fantasy series, not an adaptation of existing material, a biopic, or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters are original creations for the show, thus lacking a pre-established race from prior canon or history to be swapped.
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