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The Resident (2018)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
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Overview

A tough, brilliant senior resident guides an idealistic young doctor through his first day, pulling back the curtain on what really happens, both good and bad, in modern-day medicine.


Starring Cast


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive

Overview

A tough, brilliant senior resident guides an idealistic young doctor through his first day, pulling back the curtain on what really happens, both good and bad, in modern-day medicine.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Netflix logoNetflix
Hulu logoHulu
Apple TV logoApple TV
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The series consistently and explicitly critiques the profit-driven US healthcare system, portraying corporate entities as antagonists and advocating for patient well-being over financial gain, which aligns with progressive anti-capitalist sentiments regarding healthcare.

Based on the limited information provided, the movie 'The Resident' is assessed as having a neutral stance on both character representation and narrative framing regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.

Secondary

The Resident consistently portrays LGBTQ+ characters with dignity and respect, integrating their identities into the narrative without resorting to stereotypes or making them a source of misery. The show normalizes queer relationships and addresses related social issues with empathy, contributing to an overall affirming depiction.

The Resident features a transgender character, Jess, whose storyline focuses on her medical journey and family acceptance. The portrayal is affirming, depicting her with dignity and resolving initial familial hesitation with empathy and support, ultimately validating her identity.

The show frequently depicts Christian characters and patients whose faith influences their medical decisions or provides comfort. While the narrative may critique specific actions or interpretations of faith that lead to medical challenges, it generally portrays Christianity with respect and nuance, acknowledging it as a source of strength and community for individuals.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The Resident is an original medical drama series with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific show, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.

The Resident is an original medical drama series. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish their race before their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.8
The Movie Database logo
8.4

Critic Ratings

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N/A
Metacritic logo
5.4

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