NetflixSpace Force (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
A four-star general begrudgingly teams up with an eccentric scientist to get the U.S. military's newest agency — Space Force — ready for lift-off.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A four-star general begrudgingly teams up with an eccentric scientist to get the U.S. military's newest agency — Space Force — ready for lift-off.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Space Force is a satirical comedy that critiques the inefficiencies of government bureaucracy, political interference, and military culture from various angles. It does not explicitly promote a specific political ideology, instead finding humor in the universal absurdities of large organizations and human nature.
The series features a visibly diverse cast in various roles, contributing to a sense of inclusion without explicitly re-casting traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on satirical comedy about government and military bureaucracy, rather than explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
Space Force features LGBTQ+ characters whose identities are portrayed with dignity and normalcy. Dr. Adrian Mallory subtly references a past male partner, and Erin Naird's same-sex relationship in Season 2 is depicted as a healthy, accepted teenage romance. The show avoids stereotypes and presents queer identity as an unremarkable, integrated aspect of its characters' lives, contributing to a positive overall portrayal.
The show portrays General Naird's Christianity as a personal source of comfort and moral guidance. A chaplain character is depicted as supportive and understanding, affirming faith as a legitimate aspect of character and community without ridicule.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Space Force is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. It is not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters, therefore no characters were established as a different gender prior to this production.
Space Force is an original comedy series, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical baseline for their race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.5
Critic Ratings
5.9
N/A
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