Apple TVSwingtown (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
This period and relationship drama takes viewers back to the 1970s for a look at suburban households testing the murky waters of sexual revolution following swingers throughout open marriages, "key parties" and other swingers extravaganzas.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
This period and relationship drama takes viewers back to the 1970s for a look at suburban households testing the murky waters of sexual revolution following swingers throughout open marriages, "key parties" and other swingers extravaganzas.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series explores themes of sexual liberation and the redefinition of marital structures in the 1970s, aligning with progressive values by emphasizing individual freedom and challenging societal norms.
The series features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices for its period setting. Its narrative focuses on the interpersonal relationships and social dynamics of heterosexual couples in the 1970s, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Swingtown features Bruce Miller, a closeted gay man whose storyline explores the challenges of living authentically in the 1970s. The show portrays his internal struggle and his affair with another man with empathy and dignity. While his journey leads to the breakdown of his marriage, the narrative critiques societal pressures rather than his LGBTQ+ identity, affirming the worth of his experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Swingtown is an original drama series with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this show, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
Swingtown is an original television series from 2008. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish their race before casting. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
5.5
Critic Ratings
4.3
4.9
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