7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Burning Love (2012)
Burning Love (2012)
Overview
Burning Love is a scripted comedy series which is a web spoof of the television shows The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad. Depending on the season, the show either follows a man or a woman who is looking for the perfect mate from a pool of contestants, or has contestants living together in a mansion competing for a cash prize. Ben Stiller is executive co-producer. Season 1 showcases fireman Mark Orlando as the bachelor. Season 2 of the series, which premiered in February 2013, stars June Diane Raphael reprising her role as season 1 contestant Julie, now the bachelorette given the chance to find the perfect man. Season 3 also premiered in 2013 and starred former contestants from Seasons 1 and 2 competing for a $900 prize rather than for love.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Burning Love is a scripted comedy series which is a web spoof of the television shows The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad. Depending on the season, the show either follows a man or a woman who is looking for the perfect mate from a pool of contestants, or has contestants living together in a mansion competing for a cash prize. Ben Stiller is executive co-producer. Season 1 showcases fireman Mark Orlando as the bachelor. Season 2 of the series, which premiered in February 2013, stars June Diane Raphael reprising her role as season 1 contestant Julie, now the bachelorette given the chance to find the perfect man. Season 3 also premiered in 2013 and starred former contestants from Seasons 1 and 2 competing for a $900 prize rather than for love.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Burning Love is a comedic parody of reality dating shows, primarily focused on satirizing the genre's tropes, superficiality, and manufactured drama. Its central subject matter is social and comedic, lacking an explicit political agenda or ideological solution, thus earning a neutral rating.
The series features a visibly diverse cast within its parody of reality dating shows. Its narrative humorously critiques the superficiality and characters of the genre, including its white male lead, without explicitly focusing on traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features a lesbian character, Tamara G., who participates as a contestant on a heterosexual dating show while openly having a girlfriend. Her identity is acknowledged and used for comedic effect, primarily highlighting the absurdity of reality TV casting. The portrayal is neither deeply affirming nor overtly problematic, thus fitting a neutral depiction where her queer identity is present but not central.
Based on available plot summaries, cast lists, and thematic analyses, 'Burning Love' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The series primarily parodies reality dating shows, focusing on comedic exaggerations of dating tropes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Burning Love is an original parody series of reality dating shows. All characters were created specifically for this show and do not have pre-existing canonical or historical genders to be swapped from.
Burning Love is an original parody series, not an adaptation of existing material with established characters or historical figures. All characters were created for the show, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.9
7.3
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