Bewitched (1964)

Overview
Samantha Stephens is a seemingly normal suburban housewife who also happens to be a genuine witch, with all the requisite magical powers. Her husband Darrin insists that Samantha keep her witchcraft under wraps, but situations invariably require her to indulge her powers while keeping her bothersome mother Endora at bay.
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Overview
Samantha Stephens is a seemingly normal suburban housewife who also happens to be a genuine witch, with all the requisite magical powers. Her husband Darrin insists that Samantha keep her witchcraft under wraps, but situations invariably require her to indulge her powers while keeping her bothersome mother Endora at bay.
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The film's central subject matter is a domestic fantasy-comedy about a mixed marriage, which lacks inherent political valence. The narrative focuses on the apolitical themes of compromise, conformity, and the challenges of integrating different identities within a traditional family structure, leading to a neutral rating.
The television series 'Bewitched' features a cast that is predominantly white, reflecting the typical casting of its original broadcast era. The narrative focuses on the comedic challenges of a witch living in a mortal world, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities or incorporating modern diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
Bewitched, a popular sitcom from the 1960s and 70s, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The series primarily focuses on the comedic challenges of a witch married to a mortal man and her magical family's interactions within a suburban setting, without exploring queer identities or relationships.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1964 series "Bewitched" introduced original characters for its narrative. It was not an adaptation of prior source material or a reboot of existing characters, thus no character's gender was altered from a pre-established canon.
Bewitched (1964) is the original series for its characters. There is no prior source material or historical record from which its characters' races could have been changed. The show established the canonical race for its own characters.
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