Disney PlusThe Mandalorian (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The show champions individual responsibility, self-reliance, and adherence to a traditional code of honor as the primary means of navigating a chaotic galaxy, aligning with right-leaning themes of personal agency and skepticism of large institutions.
The series showcases a visibly diverse cast in various roles, though it does not feature explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without explicitly critiquing them or centering on overt DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features several skilled female characters who engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Examples include Cara Dune defeating multiple male raiders in hand-to-hand combat and Fennec Shand utilizing a staff and martial arts to overcome male Stormtroopers.
The Mandalorian does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Din Djarin's journey and the broader Star Wars lore without incorporating LGBTQ+ representation, resulting in no net impact.
The Mandalorian introduces new characters and features established Star Wars characters like Ahsoka Tano, Bo-Katan Kryze, and Boba Fett. All characters, whether original or adapted, maintain their canonically established genders, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from prior portrayals or source material.
The Mandalorian primarily features original characters created for the series. Legacy characters like Boba Fett and Bo-Katan Kryze are portrayed by actors consistent with their established racial or species depictions in prior Star Wars canon. Ahsoka Tano is an alien species, and her live-action portrayal does not constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.6
8.4
Critic Ratings
9.0
N/A
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