7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
United States of Tara (2009)
United States of Tara (2009)
Overview
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series focuses on a family navigating Dissociative Identity Disorder, balancing themes of mental health destigmatization and the complexities of identity with a strong emphasis on family support and individual agency, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The series "United States of Tara" features a main cast that is predominantly white, with diversity appearing in supporting roles and through the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters whose identities are part of their personal narratives. The show's primary focus is on mental health and family dynamics, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes in its narrative.
Secondary
United States of Tara features Marshall Gregson, a prominent gay character whose journey of self-discovery and relationships is handled with sensitivity and acceptance. The show normalizes his queer identity, portraying him with dignity and complexity, and avoids harmful stereotypes, resulting in a net positive and affirming depiction.
United States of Tara primarily explores Dissociative Identity Disorder through its protagonist, Tara Gregson. The series does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While an alter named Buck presents as male, this is a facet of DID, not an exploration of transgender identity or gender transition.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
United States of Tara is an original series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. All characters, including Tara's alters, are original creations for the show, meaning there is no prior established gender to swap from.
United States of Tara is an original series created for television. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations that established character races before the show's production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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8.0
7.1
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8.5
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