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The 2nd

Name: The 2nd
Director: Brian Skiba
Released: 2020
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2020

Not Rated

Director

Brian Skiba

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows standard action-thriller conventions, prioritizing high-stakes clichés over social critique. The narrative structure relies on established hierarchies and traditional protector archetypes, which limits its depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. Character roles appear largely functional within the genre. The male lead drives the action, while the female lead's importance is defined by her vulnerability as a target rather than independent ability to act. Ultimately, the film reinforces existing social and legal structures. It lacks evidence of attempts to disrupt systemic norms or provide diverse representation across identity spectrums.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 2nd have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on traditional familial bonds between a father and son. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The 2nd portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist in a position of physical authority. While a female character is central to the plot, she serves primarily as a target and catalyst, lacking independent ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 2nd?

Minimal

The narrative does not suggest a deliberate effort toward non-Anglo-Saxon majority casting. There is no indication of race-bent casting used to disrupt historical norms.

How does The 2nd represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot operates within Western institutionalism, focusing on the protection of a Supreme Court Justice. It centers on defending established legal and social structures.

Does The 2nd include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. No such identities are integrated into the known narrative.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, high-stakes central conflict involving familial protection.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional gender hierarchies and protector archetypes.
Female characters lack independent ability to act, serving primarily as plot catalysts.
The story lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
There is no evidence of racial or cultural diversity beyond Western institutionalism.

Official Synopsis

Secret-service agent Vic Davis is on his way to pick up his estranged son, Sean, from his college campus when he finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes terrorist operation. His son's friend Erin Walton, the daughter of Supreme Court Justice Walton is the target, and this armed faction will stop at nothing to kidnap her and use her as leverage for a pending landmark legal case.

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