6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Caroline in the City (1995)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
Caroline in the City is an American situation comedy that ran on the NBC television network. It stars Lea Thompson as cartoonist Caroline Duffy, who lives in Manhattan in New York City. The series premiered on September 21, 1995 in the "Must See TV" Thursday night block after Seinfeld. The show ran for 97 episodes over four seasons, before it was cancelled; its final episode was broadcast on April 26, 1999.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Caroline in the City is an American situation comedy that ran on the NBC television network. It stars Lea Thompson as cartoonist Caroline Duffy, who lives in Manhattan in New York City. The series premiered on September 21, 1995 in the "Must See TV" Thursday night block after Seinfeld. The show ran for 97 episodes over four seasons, before it was cancelled; its final episode was broadcast on April 26, 1999.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, focusing on individual and interpersonal relationships within a romantic comedy sitcom format, is largely apolitical and consciously avoids engaging with political themes.
The series features a largely traditional cast, typical of 90s sitcoms, with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on romantic comedy and friendships, without critically examining traditional identities or explicitly integrating DEI themes into its core storytelling.
Secondary
Caroline in the City included a recurring gay character, Joe, whose identity was present but not central to the narrative. He was depicted as a normal, supportive friend without significant positive affirmation or negative stereotyping, resulting in a neutral overall impact.
Based on a review of its episodes and known plotlines, 'Caroline in the City' does not appear to include any transsexual characters or explore related themes. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate regarding its impact on transsexual representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Caroline in the City is an original sitcom from the 1990s. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered.
Caroline in the City is an original sitcom from the 1990s. It is not an adaptation of existing material, a biopic, or a reboot. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
6.5
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