Paramount+The Young and the Restless (1973)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
The rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott, Baldwin and Winters families.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
YouTubeBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott, Baldwin and Winters families.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+YouTubeDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show's extensive focus on interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, and corporate intrigue prioritizes dramatic narrative over explicit political messaging, resulting in a neutral stance.
The series features a visibly diverse cast that has evolved over its long run, incorporating various ethnicities and backgrounds. Its narrative primarily focuses on character-driven drama and relationships, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core framing.
Secondary
The Young and the Restless has significantly evolved its LGBTQ+ representation, most notably through the affirming and celebrated relationship of Mariah Copeland and Tessa Porter. Their storyline, including their wedding, portrays their love with dignity and complexity, contributing to a net positive impact on LGBTQ+ themes.
The show frequently features characters who identify as Christian, attend church, and grapple with moral dilemmas through a Christian lens. While individual characters may exhibit hypocrisy or struggle with their faith, the narrative generally frames Christian values as a source of guidance, comfort, and moral aspiration, rather than portraying the religion itself as problematic.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Young and the Restless is an original, long-running soap opera, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing source material. Its characters originate within the show's own canon, therefore there is no prior established gender from external sources to be swapped.
After reviewing the extensive history of 'The Young and the Restless' and its numerous character recasts over decades, there are no widely recognized or prominent instances where a character, canonically established as one race, was subsequently portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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