7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Smash (2012)
Smash (2012)
Overview
Celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series focuses on the apolitical themes of artistic ambition and the challenges of creating a Broadway musical, with its central conflicts revolving around individual talent, collaboration, and interpersonal drama rather than explicit political ideologies.
The series features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including prominent minority and LGBTQ+ characters, reflecting the varied landscape of the Broadway world. Its narrative focuses on the dramatic challenges of creating a musical, integrating diverse identities and relationships into the story without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core plot.
Secondary
Smash features prominent gay characters, including lead composer Tom Levitt, whose identity and relationships are portrayed with dignity and complexity. The show integrates LGBTQ+ lives into its narrative without relying on harmful stereotypes, presenting their experiences as integral and respected aspects of the story.
The television series "Smash" does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the creation of a Broadway musical, primarily exploring the lives and careers of the cast and crew without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Smash is an original musical drama series featuring new characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior adaptations whose gender could have been altered.
Smash is an original musical drama series featuring new characters created for the show. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters, nor does it depict historical figures. Therefore, the concept of a race swap does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
6.4
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6.7
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