5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
thirtysomething (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
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.
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
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.
The show portrays Christianity, primarily through Hope, with respect, exploring her values and background as a significant part of her identity, particularly in her interfaith marriage.
Judaism is depicted positively through central characters like Michael and Melissa, exploring their cultural and religious identity, family traditions, and the complexities of interfaith relationships with nuance and empathy.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
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.
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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
8.3
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