HBO MaxThe Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper are both brilliant physicists working at Cal Tech in Pasadena, California. They are colleagues, best friends, and roommates, although in all capacities their relationship is always t...
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper are both brilliant physicists working at Cal Tech in Pasadena, California. They are colleagues, best friends, and roommates, although in all capacities their relationship is always t...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxPrime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The Big Bang Theory is a sitcom primarily focused on the apolitical themes of friendship, personal growth, and romantic relationships among socially awkward scientists, consciously avoiding explicit political commentary or ideological promotion.
The Big Bang Theory incorporates visible diversity through its casting, notably with a prominent Indian-American character. However, the series does not feature explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles, nor does its narrative explicitly critique or negatively frame traditional identities. The show's focus remains on character-driven comedy rather than overt DEI themes.
Secondary
The Big Bang Theory does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or significant themes. The narrative primarily focuses on heterosexual relationships and friendships, with no explicit exploration or portrayal of queer identities or experiences, resulting in no net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Big Bang Theory is an original sitcom featuring characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, previous installments, or real-world history whose gender was altered for this production.
The Big Bang Theory is an original television series, and its characters were created for the show. There is no prior source material or historical record from which their race could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
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