6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Big C (2010)
The Big C (2010)
Overview
A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series explores the deeply personal journey of a woman diagnosed with terminal cancer, focusing on themes of mortality, self-discovery, and family dynamics. Its apolitical subject matter and emphasis on individual transformation rather than systemic issues lead to a neutral rating.
The series features a predominantly white main cast, with some visible diversity among supporting characters, without explicitly recasting traditional roles. Its narrative centers on personal drama and relationships, maintaining a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities rather than focusing on explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The Big C features Sean, Cathy's openly gay brother, as a significant and complex character. His identity is portrayed with dignity, and his loving relationship is normalized. The show avoids stereotypes and does not make his sexuality a source of ridicule or tragedy, resulting in a net positive and affirming depiction of LGBTQ+ identity.
The Big C features Dr. Todd Mauer, a trans man whose transition is a significant character arc. The show portrays his journey with dignity and agency, and the protagonist's eventual acceptance highlights an empathetic and supportive narrative toward transgender identity.
The show portrays individual Christian faith with sincerity and as a source of comfort and community, even while critically examining the rigidity or hypocrisy of religious institutions and dogma. The narrative explores the human struggle with faith and doubt, positioning questioning as a valid and empathetic response to mortality.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Big C is an original television series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.
The Big C is an original television series that premiered in 2010. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon for their race to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.3
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