7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Awkward. (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change when a simple accident becomes an epic misunderstanding and is blown way out of proportion. Narration in the first-person voice of Jenna's blog posts captures the humor within the struggles and experiences everyone can relate to from their formative years.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change when a simple accident becomes an epic misunderstanding and is blown way out of proportion. Narration in the first-person voice of Jenna's blog posts captures the humor within the struggles and experiences everyone can relate to from their formative years.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series focuses on the apolitical themes of individual self-discovery and social navigation during adolescence. Its narrative champions personal growth and self-acceptance as solutions to the challenges of high school life, without engaging in broader political or ideological critiques.
The series incorporates visible diversity within its cast, featuring a prominent Asian character, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on typical high school experiences and relationships, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities rather than offering explicit critiques or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
Awkward. features Ming Huang, a lesbian character whose coming out and relationships are handled with respect and normalcy. Her identity is depicted with dignity and agency, and her experiences are integrated into the narrative without being a source of mockery or degradation, contributing to an overall affirming portrayal.
The television series "Awkward." does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the high school experiences and relationships of its cisgender protagonists, with no storylines or character arcs related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Awkward. is an original television series that premiered in 2011. All characters were created for this show, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
Awkward. is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical depiction. Therefore, its characters do not have a prior canonical or historical race that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.5
Critic Ratings
7.8
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