7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sex and the City (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
While exploring themes of female independence and sexual liberation, the film's narrative ultimately reinforces traditional romantic aspirations and heavily features consumerism and an individualistic pursuit of happiness, resulting in a balanced, apolitical stance.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, which is typical for its era and genre, but includes visible diversity in its broader ensemble. The narrative primarily focuses on the personal lives and relationships of its protagonists without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Sex and the City features prominent, long-running gay characters whose lives, relationships, and friendships are explored with significant depth and empathy. While some portrayals may contain dated stereotypes, the overall narrative integrates LGBTQ+ characters as valued individuals with agency, ultimately affirming their worth and experiences within the show's world.
The show features transgender characters in background roles, particularly in Carrie's neighborhood. However, their portrayal often relies on stereotypes and includes the use of derogatory language like 'trannies' by main characters, without clear narrative critique, leading to a problematic and non-affirming depiction.
The show portrays Judaism positively through Charlotte's conversion, depicting Jewish traditions, family values, and community with warmth and respect. Her journey to embrace the faith is shown as fulfilling and brings her happiness, aligning the narrative with the dignity of the faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Sex and the City is an original series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this show, establishing their canonical gender within its own narrative. Therefore, no characters were portrayed with a different gender than their established source.
The 1998-2004 series "Sex and the City" is the original production that established its characters. There are no prior canonical depictions from which characters could have been race-swapped within this specific show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.4
Critic Ratings
7.0
6.4
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