7.1
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Maude (1972)
Maude (1972)
Overview
Well-educated and upper middle class, Maude Findlay is the archetypal feminist of her generation. She lives in suburban Tuckahoe, New York, with her fourth husband, Walter, their divorced daughter, Carol, and grandson Phillip.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Well-educated and upper middle class, Maude Findlay is the archetypal feminist of her generation. She lives in suburban Tuckahoe, New York, with her fourth husband, Walter, their divorced daughter, Carol, and grandson Phillip.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology through its outspoken liberal protagonist, Maude, who consistently advocates for feminism, civil rights, and social justice, often satirizing conservative viewpoints.
The series 'Maude' featured visible diversity in its cast, though without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative, however, was a pioneering force in television, consistently and explicitly critiquing traditional identities and societal norms through its progressive protagonist and storylines that tackled controversial social issues.
Secondary
The series "Maude" featured a significant episode, "Maude's New Friends," which introduced a gay couple depicted with dignity and normalcy. The narrative explored the protagonist's initial prejudice, ultimately challenging and overcoming it to promote acceptance. This portrayal actively worked to dismantle bigotry and affirm the worth of LGBTQ+ individuals, resulting in a net positive impact.
The show frequently satirizes conservative Christian viewpoints and institutions, particularly when they are used to justify social prejudice or oppose progressive ideals. The narrative often critiques the hypocrisy or narrow-mindedness associated with certain interpretations of the faith.
Judaism is portrayed positively through characters like Maude's son-in-law, Fred, and his family. The narrative explores interfaith marriage with respect and clearly condemns any instances of antisemitism or prejudice directed towards Jewish characters.
Maude, a 1970s sitcom, is known for tackling various social and political issues of its era. However, the series does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, focusing instead on topics like women's rights, abortion, and political discourse.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Maude is a spin-off series featuring original characters and a consistent portrayal of its titular character, Maude Findlay, from her prior appearance. It is not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic that alters the gender of established legacy or historical figures.
The sitcom "Maude" introduced new Black characters like Florida and Henry Evans, but these were original characters for the show. No existing or previously established character from source material or prior installments had their race changed for this series.
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