7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Life & Times of Tim (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
The Life & Times of Tim is an HBO comedy animated television series, which premiered on September 28, 2008. The series was created by Steve Dildarian, and is about a hapless man in his mid-20's named Tim who lives in New York City with his girlfriend Amy. Throughout the series, Tim constantly finds himself in increasingly awkward situations in both his work and personal life. The first season aired in 2008 and has since been aired in numerous countries, and has developed a cult following. The second season debuted on February 19, 2010 on HBO. On June 4, 2010, HBO announced it was canceling the show. There were rumors that it was going to be picked up by another network. On the 16th of August, 2010, it was announced HBO had reversed their original decision to cancel the show, and as a result, a third season was ordered. Season 3 of The Life and Times of Tim premiered on December 16, 2011. The first season was released on DVD on February 9, 2010, the second season was released on DVD on December 13, 2011, and the third season was released on DVD on December 18, 2012. On April 20, 2012, HBO cancelled the series after three seasons. The theme song is "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" performed by country music star Hank Williams.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
The Life & Times of Tim is an HBO comedy animated television series, which premiered on September 28, 2008. The series was created by Steve Dildarian, and is about a hapless man in his mid-20's named Tim who lives in New York City with his girlfriend Amy. Throughout the series, Tim constantly finds himself in increasingly awkward situations in both his work and personal life. The first season aired in 2008 and has since been aired in numerous countries, and has developed a cult following. The second season debuted on February 19, 2010 on HBO. On June 4, 2010, HBO announced it was canceling the show. There were rumors that it was going to be picked up by another network. On the 16th of August, 2010, it was announced HBO had reversed their original decision to cancel the show, and as a result, a third season was ordered. Season 3 of The Life and Times of Tim premiered on December 16, 2011. The first season was released on DVD on February 9, 2010, the second season was released on DVD on December 13, 2011, and the third season was released on DVD on December 18, 2012. On April 20, 2012, HBO cancelled the series after three seasons. The theme song is "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" performed by country music star Hank Williams.
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The show's central focus is on character-driven, observational comedy about social blunders and mundane misfortunes, rather than engaging with or promoting any specific political ideology or addressing politically charged issues.
The series presents a diverse cast of characters, reflecting a modern urban setting, without explicitly recasting traditional roles for diversity. Its narrative primarily focuses on situational comedy and general societal satire, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The series frequently satirizes Christian-affiliated characters and institutions, portraying them as hypocritical, judgmental, or exploitative. The narrative consistently highlights the flawed application of religious principles by its adherents without offering counterbalancing positive portrayals.
The animated series "The Life & Times of Tim" does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the titular character's mundane and often awkward daily life and interactions, without engaging with specific LGBTQ+ identities or storylines.
The animated series "The Life & Times of Tim" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's everyday misadventures and awkward social interactions, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As an original animated series, "The Life & Times of Tim" introduces its characters for the first time within its own narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's gender could be canonically established and then changed.
This animated series features original characters created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment where characters were established as a different race, thus precluding any race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
7.5
Critic Ratings
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