Disney PlusDoogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
A teenage genius deals with the usual problems of growing up: hanging out with his best friend, going to parties, finding his style, and finding and having a girlfriend--all on top of being a licensed physician in a diff...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A teenage genius deals with the usual problems of growing up: hanging out with his best friend, going to parties, finding his style, and finding and having a girlfriend--all on top of being a licensed physician in a diff...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Doogie Howser, M.D. is rated as neutral because its central themes revolve around personal growth, medical ethics, and the challenges of balancing an extraordinary career with a normal life, without explicitly promoting specific political ideologies or engaging in systemic critiques.
The series features a cast that includes visible diversity in supporting roles, though its central characters are predominantly white. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not explicitly center on or critique DEI themes.
Secondary
Doogie Howser, M.D. did not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes during its run. The series, set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, focused primarily on the challenges of a teenage doctor's life, his family, friends, and medical cases, without exploring queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Doogie Howser, M.D. is an original television series from 1989. All characters were created for this specific show, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993) was an original television series. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there was no prior canonical or historical depiction of them as a different race to be swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
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