The Mandalorian (2019–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.5

Overview

After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lo...

Starring Cast

Pedro Pascal • Chris Bartlett • Katee Sackhoff

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Pedro Pascal • Chris Bartlett • Katee Sackhoff

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

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.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

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

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

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.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

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.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.