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What About Brian (2006)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
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Overview

Serial monogamist Brian O'Hara hits his mid-30s and suddenly realizes he's the last bachelor standing in his circle of friends. Not averse to the happily ever after his friends have achieved, Brian wonders whether he'll ever find Mrs. Right. The fact that he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend doesn't help his chances.


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Bias Dimensions


Political: Center
Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Serial monogamist Brian O'Hara hits his mid-30s and suddenly realizes he's the last bachelor standing in his circle of friends. Not averse to the happily ever after his friends have achieved, Brian wonders whether he'll ever find Mrs. Right. The fact that he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend doesn't help his chances.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
Powered by
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

The film's central focus on the complexities of romantic relationships, friendship, and individual emotional journeys positions it as largely apolitical, with its narrative solutions centered on personal growth and interpersonal connection rather than any specific political ideology.

The series features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on the personal and romantic lives of its characters, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

What About Brian features Adam Hillman, a central gay character whose identity and relationships are portrayed with dignity and complexity. The series explores his romantic life and personal struggles with empathy, treating them similarly to those of heterosexual characters, resulting in an affirming depiction.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

As an original television series, "What About Brian" does not feature characters adapted from prior source material or established canon. All characters were newly created for the show, thus precluding any gender swaps.

The series "What About Brian" is an original television show, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. Therefore, all characters were newly created for this production and do not have a pre-established canonical or historical race to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.1
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6.2

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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4.1

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