7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Will & Grace (1998)
Will & Grace (1998)
Overview
Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along with their friends, they go through the trials of dating, sex, relationships and their careers, butting heads at times but ultimately supporting one another while exchanging plenty of witty banter along the way.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along with their friends, they go through the trials of dating, sex, relationships and their careers, butting heads at times but ultimately supporting one another while exchanging plenty of witty banter along the way.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by pioneering the normalization and humanization of gay characters and relationships in mainstream television, directly advocating for LGBTQ+ acceptance and challenging traditional societal norms.
The series was notable for its pioneering mainstream representation of gay characters, which was significant for its era. However, its core cast was predominantly white, and the narrative generally presented traditional identities neutrally rather than offering explicit critiques.
Secondary
Will & Grace was a groundbreaking show for its prominent and long-running portrayal of gay men as central, complex, and beloved characters. Despite some reliance on stereotypes for humor, the show largely affirmed LGBTQ+ lives, relationships, and friendships, contributing significantly to mainstream visibility and acceptance.
The show consistently portrays its main characters, Will and Grace, as Jewish, exploring their cultural heritage, family traditions, and holiday celebrations with humor and affection. While comedic situations often arise from family dynamics and cultural stereotypes, the narrative ultimately affirms and celebrates their Jewish identity rather than critiquing the faith itself.
Will & Grace primarily focused on the lives and relationships of its gay and lesbian main characters. The series did not feature identifiable transsexual characters or significant storylines exploring transsexual themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Will & Grace is an original sitcom that introduced its own characters. It is not an adaptation of prior material, nor does it feature legacy characters from a different canon who were gender-swapped. All characters were created for the show.
Will & Grace is an original sitcom, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. Its characters were created for the show, establishing their race with their initial portrayal. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one race in prior canon, was portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
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