Apple TVHawthorne (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
Christina Hawthorne is a compassionate and headstrong Chief Nursing Officer heading up a group of dedicated nurses at Richmond Trinity Hospital on the hospital's front lines. She does everything in her power to help her patients. When necessary, she takes on doctors and administrators who are overworked, distracted or just unable to see the human being behind the hospital chart. But the long days at the hospital and Hawthorne’s intense focus on helping others take a toll on her personal life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Christina Hawthorne is a compassionate and headstrong Chief Nursing Officer heading up a group of dedicated nurses at Richmond Trinity Hospital on the hospital's front lines. She does everything in her power to help her patients. When necessary, she takes on doctors and administrators who are overworked, distracted or just unable to see the human being behind the hospital chart. But the long days at the hospital and Hawthorne’s intense focus on helping others take a toll on her personal life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
While the film's subject matter (healthcare) has inherent political dimensions, its narrative primarily focuses on the human drama, individual dedication, and moral fortitude of its characters within the existing system, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic policy changes.
The series features a Black actress in the lead role, contributing to visible diversity in its casting. However, as an original production, it does not involve the recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on medical drama and personal challenges without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Hawthorne features Bobbie Jackson, a main character who is openly lesbian. Her relationships are portrayed with dignity and normalcy, integrating her sexuality as a natural aspect of her identity. The narrative treats her same-sex relationship with the same respect and emotional depth as heterosexual relationships, focusing on her professional and personal challenges rather than her sexual orientation being a source of conflict or negative stereotypes. The overall portrayal is affirming.
The series often portrays Christianity as a source of comfort, hope, and moral strength for patients and staff navigating difficult medical and ethical challenges. The narrative frames faith as a beneficial personal resource, demonstrating respect for its role in individuals' lives.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hawthorne is an original television series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for the show, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established canon or historical records.
Hawthorne is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial depictions to compare against.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.0
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
4.8
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