6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Agony (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
Agony is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1979 to 1981. It starred Maureen Lipman as a successful agony aunt but whose own personal life and marriage is a disaster. It was written by Len Richmond, Anna Raeburn, Stan Hey and Andrew Nickolds. It was made for the ITV network by LWT. Although a comedy, Agony sometimes dealt with issues that were seen as taboo at the time such as drug use, racism, abortion, interracial relationships, and swinging, and was the first British sitcom to portray a gay couple as non-camp, witty, intelligent and happy people. It also openly mocked the government, the ruling classes, and religion, and occasionally contained dark and dramatic storylines.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Agony is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1979 to 1981. It starred Maureen Lipman as a successful agony aunt but whose own personal life and marriage is a disaster. It was written by Len Richmond, Anna Raeburn, Stan Hey and Andrew Nickolds. It was made for the ITV network by LWT. Although a comedy, Agony sometimes dealt with issues that were seen as taboo at the time such as drug use, racism, abortion, interracial relationships, and swinging, and was the first British sitcom to portray a gay couple as non-camp, witty, intelligent and happy people. It also openly mocked the government, the ruling classes, and religion, and occasionally contained dark and dramatic storylines.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with left-leaning values by presenting a powerful critique of the decadence and corruption of the Russian Imperial autocracy, portraying its systemic failures as the inevitable precursor to its collapse.
This historical drama features casting that accurately reflects the historical period and characters without explicit DEI-driven recasting. The narrative offers a critical portrayal of historical figures and the political environment of early 20th-century Russia, with its critique rooted in historical context rather than modern DEI themes concerning traditional identities.
Secondary
The film critically portrays Russian Orthodoxy as practiced within the Imperial court, highlighting how fervent, superstitious belief and the manipulation of religious authority by figures like Rasputin contributed to political instability and moral decay. The narrative exposes the destructive consequences of blind faith and institutional corruption rather than affirming the faith's virtues.
The film 'Agony' (1981) focuses on a heterosexual relationship and the challenges of single motherhood. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines present in the narrative, leading to a classification of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Agony (1979) is an original British sitcom. Its characters were created specifically for the series, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical source material from which their genders could have been swapped.
Agony (1979) is an original British sitcom. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior source material or historical basis to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
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