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More Wild Wild West

More Wild Wild West

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1980

TV-PG

Director

Burt Kennedy

Runtime

94 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

More Wild Wild West functions as a traditional genre piece that prioritizes established adventure clichés over challenging social hierarchies. It adheres to the historical archetypes and broadcasting standards of 1980s television Westerns. The narrative structure reinforces conventional Western values and traditional character roles. By focusing on the competence of federal agents, the film maintains a standard period-piece perspective that lacks diverse representation across most social categories. Ultimately, the production serves as a continuation of a franchise built on classic hero archetypes. It prioritizes episodic adventure and masculine leadership over modern standards of inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does More Wild Wild West have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The production focuses on traditional heterosexual adventures without any representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It does not challenge traditional social norms related to sexuality or gender.

How does More Wild Wild West portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male partnership between two Secret Service agents, reinforcing traditional masculine leadership and competence typical of the era.

How racially and ethnically diverse is More Wild Wild West?

Limited

The narrative likely reflects the social constraints of the 1890s, centering on Anglo-Saxon protagonists without evidence of significant roles for characters of color.

How does More Wild Wild West represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within a traditional Western framework emphasizing law and patriotism, supporting institutional authority without offering a critique of it.

Does More Wild Wild West include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters navigating visible or invisible disabilities. The focus remains on the physical prowess of the lead protagonists.

Present on Screen

  • The film maintains a consistent and faithful adherence to the established adventure-driven framework of the original franchise.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities and diverse gender dynamics.
  • There is a notable absence of significant roles for characters of color or diverse racial perspectives.
  • The story fails to include characters navigating disabilities, focusing instead on physical prowess.

Official Synopsis

Robert Conrad and Ross Martin reprise their roles as Secret Service agents of the 1890s.

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