6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Privileged (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
Megan Smith, a smart and quirky young assistant at a glossy magazine, is fired when her Yale education proves detrimental to getting ahead in the world of tabloid journalism. Her boss takes pity on her and arranges an interview with the wealthy Laurel Limoges to be a live-in tutor for her twin teen granddaughters. The beautiful and rebellious twins are less-than-thrilled with their new tutor, but Megan is determined to win them over as she enjoys the perks of her new job - breathtaking private suite, gorgeous car and live-in chef.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Megan Smith, a smart and quirky young assistant at a glossy magazine, is fired when her Yale education proves detrimental to getting ahead in the world of tabloid journalism. Her boss takes pity on her and arranges an interview with the wealthy Laurel Limoges to be a live-in tutor for her twin teen granddaughters. The beautiful and rebellious twins are less-than-thrilled with their new tutor, but Megan is determined to win them over as she enjoys the perks of her new job - breathtaking private suite, gorgeous car and live-in chef.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show maintains a neutral stance by focusing on individual character development and relational dynamics across class lines, rather than offering a systemic critique or endorsement of any particular political ideology regarding wealth or social structure.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast with some visible diversity in supporting roles. Its narrative focuses on class dynamics and personal relationships, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Privileged features Charlie Hogan, a main character who is openly bisexual. His past relationship with a man is explored with emotional depth, influencing his character arc without being a source of ridicule or negative stereotypes. The show portrays his bisexuality as a natural part of his identity, contributing to a net positive and affirming depiction of an LGBTQ+ character.
The television series 'Privileged' centers on a Yale-educated journalist who becomes a live-in tutor for two wealthy teenage girls. The show primarily explores themes of class, ambition, and romantic relationships. There are no discernible transsexual characters or themes present in the show's plot or character arcs, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Privileged" is an adaptation of the novel "How to Live an Almost Normal Life." A review of the main characters from the source material and their on-screen portrayals reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
The show "Privileged" is an adaptation of a novel. There is no clear evidence that any character, whose race was explicitly established in the source material, was portrayed by an actor of a different race in the series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.5
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.8
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