3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dr. Ken (2015)
Dr. Ken (2015)
Overview
Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at both work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things sane.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
3.6
Overview
Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at both work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things sane.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show primarily focuses on apolitical themes of family dynamics, work-life balance, and personal growth, resolving conflicts through communication and individual understanding rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The series features a Korean-American lead and a diverse main cast, with its premise centered around a minority family, indicating intentional diversity in its core design. However, the narrative functions as a traditional family sitcom, focusing on comedic situations and personal relationships rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or advancing strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The show "Dr. Ken" features a positive portrayal of an LGBTQ+ character through the coming-out arc of Ken's son, Dave. The narrative emphasizes family acceptance and support, treating Dave's identity with dignity and avoiding negative stereotypes or mockery. The overall impact is affirming and validating.
The show features a character whose Christian faith is a significant part of her identity, influencing her values and decisions. While her views sometimes create comedic friction with other characters, the narrative treats her faith with respect, portraying it as a genuine and non-problematic aspect of her character rather than satirizing or condemning it.
The TV show 'Dr. Ken' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The series primarily focuses on the comedic experiences of a doctor and his family, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Dr. Ken is an original sitcom featuring characters created specifically for the series. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for the show.
Dr. Ken is an original sitcom from 2015, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific show, meaning there are no pre-established racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.6
Critic Ratings
0.7
2.6
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