PeacockSaturday Night Live (1975–)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory an...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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YouTube
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory an...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PeacockYouTubePrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
Saturday Night Live's political satire predominantly targets conservative figures and policies, often aligning with progressive cultural values and critiques of power, leading to a left-leaning comedic perspective.
Saturday Night Live consistently demonstrates significant DEI through its intentional and evolving diverse casting practices for its ensemble. The show's satirical narrative frequently engages in explicit critiques of traditional identities and power structures, making DEI themes central to much of its social commentary and comedic content.
Secondary
Saturday Night Live's extensive history includes a varied portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. While it has featured openly queer cast members and affirming content, it has also used stereotypes for humor. Many depictions are incidental, resulting in a net impact where positive and negative elements largely balance out.
Saturday Night Live frequently features cast members portraying real-world figures or established fictional characters whose gender differs from the actor's or the character's original depiction. Examples include Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer or Kate McKinnon as Justin Bieber, which directly align with the definition of a gender swap.
Saturday Night Live, a long-running sketch comedy show, frequently features impersonations of real historical figures and established fictional characters. Over its history, there have been multiple instances where cast members portrayed figures of a different, historically or canonically established race for comedic effect.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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