6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Private Practice (2007)
Private Practice (2007)
Overview
Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital, renowned surgeon Addison Forbes Montgomery moves to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. She reunites with her friends from medical school, joining them at their chic, co-op, Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital, renowned surgeon Addison Forbes Montgomery moves to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. She reunites with her friends from medical school, joining them at their chic, co-op, Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series consistently explores and normalizes themes such as reproductive rights, diverse family structures, and LGBTQ+ acceptance through its character-driven narratives, aligning its dominant values with progressive social ideals.
The series features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, reflecting a modern urban setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on character-driven drama and medical ethics, maintaining a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities rather than offering explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Private Practice consistently integrates LGBTQ+ characters and themes into its narrative, portraying them with dignity and complexity. The show's empathetic approach addresses challenges faced by queer individuals as external forces, affirming the worth of their lives and relationships.
Private Practice features a storyline in which a young transgender character, Max, is portrayed with dignity and respect. The narrative explores the parents' journey toward accepting their child's identity, supported by empathetic doctors who advocate for affirming care. The overall portrayal is supportive and validating of transgender lives.
The show often portrays individual Christian faith as a source of comfort, moral guidance, or personal strength for characters navigating difficult situations, treating these experiences with empathy and respect.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Private Practice is an original drama series and a spin-off of Grey's Anatomy. It does not adapt pre-existing source material or historical figures where character genders could be altered. All characters were either newly created for the show or carried over from Grey's Anatomy with their established genders.
Private Practice is an original spin-off series. Its characters were created for television within the Grey's Anatomy universe, with their race established upon their initial screen portrayal. There is no prior source material or historical record where these characters were depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
4.5
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