HBO MaxBatwoman (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.3
Overview
Kate Kane, armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city's criminal resurgence. But don't call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham's symbol of hope
Starring Cast
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Kate Kane, armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city's criminal resurgence. But don't call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham's symbol of hope
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering its narrative on identity politics, systemic critiques of corruption and prejudice, and the advocacy for social justice through its diverse, marginalized protagonists.
The series prominently features a Black, openly lesbian character in the lead superhero role, representing a significant shift in traditional casting. Its narrative consistently explores themes of social justice and systemic inequality, often presenting a critical view of established power structures.
Secondary
Batwoman features openly lesbian lead characters, Kate Kane and Ryan Wilder, whose identities and relationships are central to the narrative. The show consistently portrays LGBTQ+ characters with dignity, complexity, and agency, treating their romantic relationships with respect and depth. Obstacles faced are external, affirming the worth of queer lives and love within a superhero context.
The show features multiple female characters, including Kate Kane and Ryan Wilder as Batwoman, and Alice, who consistently engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against male opponents using martial arts and hand-to-hand combat.
The show features characters such as Sophie Moore and Mary Hamilton, who were originally depicted as white in the DC Comics source material, but are portrayed by actresses of different races in the 2019 series.
The series portrays Judaism as an integral and respected part of protagonist Kate Kane's identity and family heritage. It is depicted through cultural practices like Hanukkah celebrations and symbols, affirming its presence without critique.
The show's main protagonist, Batwoman (Kate Kane), remains female, consistent with her comic book origins. Other key characters either maintain their established genders from source material or are original creations for the series, thus not constituting a gender swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
3.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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