Thirtysomething (1987–1991)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.9

Overview

Hope and Michael are a married couple in their thirties, living in Philadelphia, and struggling with everyday adult angst. Michael runs an ad agency with his friend Elliot, whose marriage to Nancy is beginning to show th...

Starring Cast

Timothy Busfield • Polly Draper • Mel Harris

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Timothy Busfield • Polly Draper • Mel Harris

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

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.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

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

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

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.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.