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Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
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Overview

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Negative
Judaism: Negative

Overview

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Spectrum logoSpectrum
HBO Max logoHBO Max
Philo logoPhilo
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The show consistently critiques ideological extremes from both the progressive left and the conservative right, advocating for rational discourse and skepticism towards dogma, which results in a neutral overall bias despite the host's liberal background.

The program features a diverse range of guests, reflecting a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, without engaging in explicit re-casting of traditional roles. Its narrative approach involves broad political and social commentary, critiquing various viewpoints, but does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively or center its narrative on DEI themes.

Secondary

The show frequently features discussions and monologues that express skepticism and sometimes mockery towards certain LGBTQ+ identities and advocacy efforts, particularly concerning transgender issues. While diverse viewpoints may occasionally be presented, the host's consistent framing often contributes to a problematic portrayal, endorsing ridicule rather than affirmation.

Real Time with Bill Maher frequently discusses transgender themes, often presenting them through a lens of skepticism and criticism. The show's host and guests often question the validity of trans identities and frame related issues as problematic societal trends, leading to a portrayal that is largely dismissive or mocking rather than affirming.

The show, primarily through Bill Maher's commentary, consistently critiques Christianity, portraying its doctrines as irrational and its political influence as detrimental.

Bill Maher's show frequently portrays Islam, particularly its fundamentalist interpretations, as inherently problematic, oppressive, and a source of violence and intolerance.

The show often critiques religious aspects of Judaism, particularly orthodox practices and the intersection of religion with Israeli politics, portraying them as dogmatic or problematic.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Real Time with Bill Maher is a talk show featuring real individuals (Bill Maher, guests, panelists) rather than fictional characters. It does not involve adaptations, reboots of legacy characters, or portrayals of historical figures in a narrative context where a gender swap could occur.

Real Time with Bill Maher is a talk show featuring real individuals (host, guests, panelists) discussing current events, not a fictional narrative with established characters. The concept of a 'race swap' does not apply to this type of program.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
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6.0

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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4.3

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