7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
thirtysomething (1987)
thirtysomething (1987)
Overview
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series primarily explores the apolitical, internal, and interpersonal struggles of its characters, focusing on personal growth and relational dynamics rather than promoting any specific political ideology or systemic critique.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with a predominantly white main ensemble and no intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the personal and professional lives of its characters without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
Thirtysomething featured one of the earliest and most significant depictions of a gay couple on network television. The character Russell was portrayed with dignity and integrated into the social fabric, challenging societal norms. Despite external controversy, the show's portrayal was respectful and affirming for its era, making a net positive impact.
Christianity is portrayed as a significant cultural and familial background for characters like Hope, with its traditions and values presented respectfully, especially in the context of interfaith relationships, without being a subject of critique or satire.
The show portrays Jewish characters and their traditions with respect, nuance, and depth, particularly through the Steadman family. It explores the complexities of Jewish identity, interfaith marriage, and generational differences in observance sympathetically, affirming the cultural and familial significance of the faith.
The series "thirtysomething" does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the lives and relationships of its heterosexual, cisgender main cast, consistent with the typical representation found in mainstream television of its era.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Thirtysomething is an original drama series that introduced its own characters. It is not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic, meaning there are no pre-established characters from source material or history whose gender could have been altered.
Thirtysomething was an original drama series that premiered in 1987. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment to establish their race before their initial on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped.
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7.5
6.2
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