7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Big Love (2006)
Big Love (2006)
Overview
The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene-- their seven kids, three new houses and the opening of his newest hardware store. When disturbing news arrives about Bill's father, he is forced to reconnect with his polygamist parents who live on a fundamentalist compound in rural Utah.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene-- their seven kids, three new houses and the opening of his newest hardware store. When disturbing news arrives about Bill's father, he is forced to reconnect with his polygamist parents who live on a fundamentalist compound in rural Utah.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series offers a nuanced exploration of polygamy and religious fundamentalism, balancing critiques of patriarchal power structures with an empathetic portrayal of a family striving for love and acceptance, thus avoiding a clear ideological stance.
The series primarily features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, consistent with its focus on a specific religious subculture. While the narrative delves into the complexities of polygamy, challenging traditional family structures and critiquing patriarchal elements within that specific context, it does not broadly portray traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Big Love features LGBTQ+ characters, most notably Alby Grant, a closeted gay man whose repressed identity within a fundamentalist community drives much of his villainy and misery. While a minor storyline depicts a supportive friendship with a lesbian character, the prominent and unredeemed tragic arc of Alby results in a net negative portrayal, highlighting the destructive impact of repression without offering affirmation.
The television series 'Big Love' primarily explores themes of polygamy, faith, and family dynamics within a fundamentalist Mormon context. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the show's narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Big Love is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Big Love is an original television series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.0
7.3
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