7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Family (1976)
Family (1976)
Overview
The lives of the middle-class Lawrence family in Pasadena, California.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
The lives of the middle-class Lawrence family in Pasadena, California.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series primarily explores the universal human experiences and interpersonal challenges within a middle-class American family, finding solutions through communication and familial support, which results in a neutral political bias.
This 1970s television series features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting traditional casting norms of its era. The narrative focuses on a conventional family, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The show featured an early and notable portrayal of a gay character in the episode 'A Safe Place.' It depicted the character as a victim of prejudice but also as a person deserving of empathy and support. The narrative focused on a family's journey from discomfort to acceptance, ultimately affirming the worth of LGBTQ+ individuals and the importance of providing a safe and understanding environment.
The show 'Family' includes an episode that sensitively portrays a transsexual character, Nancy, who seeks gender reassignment. It explores her personal journey and the challenges she faces with her family, framing these difficulties as external. The portrayal, groundbreaking for its era, emphasizes empathy and dignity for Nancy's identity and decision.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The TV series "Family" (1976) is an original production, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific show, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical gender baselines to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
The 1976 television series "Family" is an original production, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped from prior canonical or historical depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.2
Critic Ratings
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