5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Swingtown (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
This period and relationship drama takes viewers back to the 1970s for a look at suburban households testing the murky waters of sexual revolution following swingers throughout open marriages, "key parties" and other swingers extravaganzas.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
This period and relationship drama takes viewers back to the 1970s for a look at suburban households testing the murky waters of sexual revolution following swingers throughout open marriages, "key parties" and other swingers extravaganzas.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series explores themes of sexual liberation and the redefinition of marital structures in the 1970s, aligning with progressive values by emphasizing individual freedom and challenging societal norms.
The series features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with its 1970s suburban setting, and does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on social and sexual liberation without critically portraying traditional identities or making modern DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
Swingtown features a significant storyline where main character Bruce Miller explores and ultimately accepts his homosexuality. The series empathetically depicts his internal struggle, an affair with a man, and the profound impact of his coming out on his marriage and family within the 1970s societal context. The portrayal is complex, focusing on his journey towards self-acceptance, affirming the worth of his authentic self despite the challenges.
The television series 'Swingtown' focuses on the lives of two couples exploring the swinging lifestyle in the 1970s. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within the show's narrative, resulting in a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Swingtown is an original drama series with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this show, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
Swingtown is an original television series from 2008. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish their race before casting. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
5.5
Critic Ratings
4.3
4.9
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