7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Royal Pains (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
A young E.R. doctor who, after being wrongly blamed for a patient's death, moves to the Hamptons and becomes the reluctant "doctor for hire" to the rich and famous. When the attractive administrator of the local hospital asks him to treat the town's less fortunate, he finds himself walking the line between doing well for himself and doing good for others.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A young E.R. doctor who, after being wrongly blamed for a patient's death, moves to the Hamptons and becomes the reluctant "doctor for hire" to the rich and famous. When the attractive administrator of the local hospital asks him to treat the town's less fortunate, he finds himself walking the line between doing well for himself and doing good for others.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show addresses healthcare access and class disparity but champions solutions rooted in individual entrepreneurship, personalized private service, and personal philanthropy rather than systemic political reform, leading to a neutral rating.
The series 'Royal Pains' features visible diversity within its main cast, notably with a significant character of Indian descent. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not center around explicit DEI critiques, focusing instead on individual medical cases and character development.
Secondary
Royal Pains consistently features LGBTQ+ characters and storylines, portraying them with dignity and respect. The show normalizes same-sex relationships and transgender identities, focusing on their medical and personal challenges without resorting to stereotypes or negativity. The overall impact is affirming and inclusive.
Royal Pains features a transgender character, Quinn, whose medical care is handled professionally. The narrative explores her relationship with her father, who ultimately accepts her transition, portraying a journey of understanding and respect. The depiction is affirming, highlighting dignity and overcoming external prejudice.
The show portrays Jewish characters and traditions (e.g., Bar Mitzvahs) as a normal and respected part of the Hamptons community. Depictions are generally positive, showing cultural practices without critique or negative stereotyping.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Royal Pains is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no prior canonical versions whose gender could have been swapped.
Royal Pains is an original television series that premiered in 2009. It does not adapt pre-existing source material or depict historical figures, meaning all characters were created for the show without prior racial establishment.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.8
Critic Ratings
9.4
6.4
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