8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Because This Is My First Life (2017)
Because This Is My First Life (2017)
Overview
Two housemates get married for financial convenience, but discover nothing is simple when it comes to demanding in-laws — or facing their growing bond.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
Two housemates get married for financial convenience, but discover nothing is simple when it comes to demanding in-laws — or facing their growing bond.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the challenges of modern relationships, career instability, and societal pressures on young adults, particularly concerning marriage and cohabitation. It presents a balanced view, critiquing traditional expectations while ultimately championing personal adaptation and committed relationships without advocating for a specific political ideology.
The film features an entirely East Asian cast in a South Korean production, which does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative subtly explores modern relationships and societal pressures, including gender roles, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI a central theme.
Secondary
The series portrays modern relationships by questioning traditional marriage norms and gender roles, depicting a contract marriage that evolves into a genuine partnership while highlighting the importance of individual choice and chosen family.
The series focuses on the romantic and professional lives of its heterosexual protagonists. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore queer themes within its narrative.
The film's narrative does not include any identifiable transgender characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. The story focuses on other aspects, with no elements related to transsexual identity or experiences present.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series features original characters without pre-existing source material or historical counterparts. No characters were established as one gender in prior canon and then portrayed as a different gender.
Because This Is My First Life is an original South Korean television series. The characters are not based on pre-existing source material or historical figures established as a different race. No race swap is present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
8.2
Critic Ratings
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