Better Call Saul (2015–2022)

CrimeDrama

Political:

Leans Left

Diversity:

Moderate

LGBTQ+:

N/A

FemPower:

Religious:

Director:N/A

Runtime:46 min

Starring:Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks

Plot:

Before Saul Goodman, he was Jimmy McGill. And if you're calling Jimmy, you're in real trouble. The prequel to "Breaking Bad" follows small-time attorney Jimmy McGill as he transforms into Walter White's morally challenged lawyer, Saul Goodman.

Analysis Details

Political

Leans Left

The series navigates moral complexities and critiques societal structures without strong ideological bias, aligning it more with left-leaning perspectives while maintaining a level of neutrality in its storytelling.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moderate

The series features a predominantly white cast with limited diversity, reflecting traditional casting practices. While it does not explicitly critique traditional identities, it presents complex characters that challenge moral norms, but does not center DEI themes in a significant way.

LGBTQ+ Portrayal

N/A

Throughout the series, there are no significant LGBTQ+ characters or themes presented. The focus remains primarily on the main characters and their personal and professional struggles, without addressing LGBTQ+ issues or representation.

FemPower Rating

While there is a prominent female character, she does not engage in combat or action-oriented roles that would classify her as a badass fighter.

Religious Portrayal

The series features characters who identify with Christianity and Judaism, but their portrayals are largely neutral, focusing on their personal and professional lives without significant religious commentary. In contrast, atheism is depicted in a more critical light, often associated with morally ambiguous decisions and questionable ethics.