Single working mom Christine Campbell has just learned that her ex is dating a much younger woman with the same first name. To avoid any confusion, the new girlfriend is dubbed New Christine, which leaves her with the unfortunate nickname Old Christine.
Single working mom Christine Campbell has just learned that her ex is dating a much younger woman with the same first name. To avoid any confusion, the new girlfriend is dubbed New Christine, which leaves her with the unfortunate nickname Old Christine.
The show primarily focuses on the personal and comedic aspects of a divorced single mother's life, exploring themes of modern family dynamics and personal identity without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies from either the left or the right.
The series features visible diversity within its supporting cast, though its primary roles are not explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and does not center around explicit DEI critiques.
The series features a prominent gay main character, Matthew, whose identity is depicted as a normal and accepted part of his life. His relationships are portrayed with dignity and complexity, contributing to an overall affirming representation of an LGBTQ+ individual within a mainstream sitcom.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The New Adventures of Old Christine is an original sitcom, not an adaptation of existing material or a historical depiction. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped.
The New Adventures of Old Christine is an original television series. Its characters were created for the show itself, meaning there is no prior source material or historical basis from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.
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