7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Soap (1977)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
The antics of a wealthy family, the Tates, and a working-class family, the Campbells, in the fictional town of Dunn's River, Connecticut.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Overview
The antics of a wealthy family, the Tates, and a working-class family, the Campbells, in the fictional town of Dunn's River, Connecticut.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Soap receives a neutral rating because its central thesis is a satirical parody of soap opera conventions and human absurdity, rather than an explicit promotion of any specific political ideology. Its comedic approach balances potential ideological leanings by lampooning all aspects of its chaotic narrative.
The television series 'Soap' included a diverse supporting cast and explored then-controversial themes such as homosexuality, which was groundbreaking for its era. However, its casting did not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white lead roles, and its narrative primarily focused on broad satire of human foibles and soap opera conventions rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities through a DEI lens.
Secondary
Soap featured Jodie Dallas, a groundbreaking openly gay character for 1970s television. While providing unprecedented visibility, his portrayal often relied on comedic stereotypes. Controversial storylines, such as his desire for a sex change, further complicated his identity, resulting in a mixed and ultimately neutral net impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The series portrays a Catholic priest, Father Tim Flotsky, engaging in an affair with a married woman, Jessica Tate. This depiction satirizes hypocrisy within religious institutions and among its adherents, presenting a religious figure as failing to uphold his vows without significant counterbalancing positive portrayals from the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As an original television series from 1977, "Soap" introduced its own set of characters without prior canonical or historical baselines. Therefore, no character could have been established as a different gender in source material or previous installments.
As an original television series from 1977, "Soap" introduced its characters without prior canonical or historical racial establishment. Therefore, no character in the show can be considered a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
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