7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Girlfriends (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
The series revolves around the friendship of four African-American women in different phases of their lives. They explore the many trials and tribulations that most women face today such as relationships, family, friends and other current issues that will interest most women. Whether it’s getting over a divorce, finding a career, or looking for true love, Girlfriends delivers along with comedy and wit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The series revolves around the friendship of four African-American women in different phases of their lives. They explore the many trials and tribulations that most women face today such as relationships, family, friends and other current issues that will interest most women. Whether it’s getting over a divorce, finding a career, or looking for true love, Girlfriends delivers along with comedy and wit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by exploring female independence, artistic ambition, and the complexities of women's roles in society, implicitly critiquing traditional expectations and championing self-determination and female solidarity.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, reflecting its setting and era, without explicit DEI-driven casting or race/gender swaps. Its narrative centers on women's experiences and personal growth, but does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The show "Girlfriends" features LGBTQ+ characters and storylines, such as Lynn's mother coming out as a lesbian and Maya's son exploring his identity. These portrayals are handled with respect and empathy, framing challenges as external to queer identity. The net impact is positive, affirming the worth of LGBTQ+ lives and love within the narrative.
The show consistently portrays Christianity as a significant source of community, moral guidance, and personal strength for its characters, particularly Maya. While characters may exhibit personal flaws or hypocrisy, the narrative generally affirms the positive aspects of faith and the church's role in their lives, positioning it as a supportive framework.
The television series "Girlfriends" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on the lives, careers, and relationships of four African-American women, with no explicit or implicit exploration of transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Girlfriends is an original sitcom, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no instances of characters established as one gender in prior canon being portrayed as a different gender.
Girlfriends is an original sitcom that premiered in 2000. Its main characters were created for the show and consistently portrayed by Black actresses throughout its run, with no prior canonical or historical basis for a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.3
Critic Ratings
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