7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Wayans Bros. (1995)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
The Wayans Bros. is a situation comedy that aired from January 1995 to May 1999 on The WB. The series starred real-life brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans. Both brothers were already well-known from the sketch comedy show In Living Color that aired from 1990 to 1994 on Fox. The series also starred John Witherspoon and Anna Maria Horsford.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The Wayans Bros. is a situation comedy that aired from January 1995 to May 1999 on The WB. The series starred real-life brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans. Both brothers were already well-known from the sketch comedy show In Living Color that aired from 1990 to 1994 on Fox. The series also starred John Witherspoon and Anna Maria Horsford.
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Detailed Bias Analysis
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Leans Traditional
Primary
The Wayans Bros. is a 90s sitcom primarily focused on comedic situations, character-driven humor, and the everyday lives of two brothers, consciously avoiding overt political themes or ideological stances, thus remaining apolitical.
The series showcases significant diversity through its predominantly Black cast and focus on Black American culture. However, its narrative primarily functions as a situational comedy, not explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The Wayans Bros. frequently uses LGBTQ+ themes for comedic effect, often relying on harmful stereotypes and exaggerated portrayals. Instances of characters pretending to be gay or reacting with disgust to same-sex contact reinforce problematic tropes and homophobia, resulting in a net negative portrayal that lacks dignity or complexity.
The show frequently uses the 'man in drag' or 'transgender reveal' trope for comedic effect. These portrayals typically frame the discovery of a character's male identity as a source of shock and disgust for the male protagonists, contributing to a problematic and ridiculing depiction of gender non-conformity.
The show frequently incorporates Christian themes and values, particularly through characters like Grandma Ellington, who embodies traditional morality. While individual characters' religious practices might be subject to comedic exaggeration, the narrative generally treats Christianity with respect, aligning with its virtues of family, community, and moral guidance rather than portraying it as fundamentally oppressive or foolish.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Wayans Bros. is an original sitcom, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for the show, thus there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The Wayans Bros. is an original sitcom featuring new characters created for the series. There are no instances of characters being adapted from prior source material or historical records where their race was previously established.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
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