HuluHow I Met Your Father (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
In the near future, Sophie tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
In the near future, Sophie tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show focuses on universal themes of dating, friendship, and personal growth in a modern context, without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. Its narrative centers on individual journeys and relationships rather than systemic issues.
The series features a visibly diverse main cast, including characters of various racial backgrounds and sexual orientations. Its narrative integrates these diverse perspectives into storylines about friendship and romance, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
How I Met Your Father features prominent LGBTQ+ characters, including a lesbian and a bisexual woman, whose identities are depicted with dignity, complexity, and agency. Their storylines explore modern dating and personal growth, affirming queer experiences without resorting to harmful stereotypes or making identity a source of ridicule. The overall portrayal is supportive and validating.
The series portrays Hindu-adjacent Indian wedding traditions and family customs with respect and warmth, highlighting their cultural significance, beauty, and role in family bonding. The narrative frames these traditions positively, emphasizing love and heritage without any satirical or negative undertones.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
How I Met Your Father features an entirely new main cast of characters created for the series. There are no instances of characters previously established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.
The series features an entirely new main cast and original characters, none of whom were established in prior canon. Cameo appearances from the original series feature the same actors, maintaining their established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
6.5
Critic Ratings
3.4
4.9
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