7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Nurse Jackie (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
Every day is a matter of life and death in a hectic New York City hospital, but for Nurse Jackie that's the easiest part. Between chronic back pain that won't quit, and a personal life on the constant edge of collapse, it's going to take a white lie here, a bent rule there, and a handful of secret strategies to relieve the pain, and stay one step ahead of total disaster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Every day is a matter of life and death in a hectic New York City hospital, but for Nurse Jackie that's the easiest part. Between chronic back pain that won't quit, and a personal life on the constant edge of collapse, it's going to take a white lie here, a bent rule there, and a handful of secret strategies to relieve the pain, and stay one step ahead of total disaster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Nurse Jackie maintains a neutral political stance by balancing its portrayal of a dysfunctional healthcare system with a primary focus on the protagonist's individual struggle with addiction and the personal consequences of her choices, rather than advocating for specific political solutions.
The series features a diverse cast that reflects a contemporary setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on personal and professional challenges within a hospital environment, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
"Nurse Jackie" features multiple LGBTQ+ characters, including Dr. Roman and Thor Lundgren, whose same-sex relationships are depicted as stable and normalized. These characters are portrayed with dignity and professionalism, integrating their identities respectfully into the narrative without relying on stereotypes or making their orientation a source of conflict. The overall portrayal is affirming and validating.
Nurse Jackie features a trans woman character who is depicted as a supportive and wise AA sponsor. Her trans identity is handled with dignity and respect, portraying her as a well-adjusted individual whose presence positively contributes to the protagonist's journey without relying on harmful stereotypes.
The series portrays Catholicism with nuance, exploring how characters like Jackie struggle with its tenets while others, like Zoey, find genuine comfort and guidance in their faith. The narrative treats the religion as a complex, integral part of its characters' lives, rather than condemning it or its institutions.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Nurse Jackie is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
Nurse Jackie is an original television series that premiered in 2009. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish their race before their on-screen depiction. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.5
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