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Drama  •  2007-2012  •  42 min  •  Teen (13+)

Private Practice (2007-2012)

Private Practice poster

Private Practice (2007-2012)

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

Kate Walsh  •   Paul Adelstein  •   KaDee Strickland

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

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.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

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

LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: High

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.

Trans: Positive
Confidence: High

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.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

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.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

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.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

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

6.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.8
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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4.5

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