Google PlaySuburgatory (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google Play
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show receives a neutral rating because its central conflict, the culture clash between urban and suburban life, lacks a strong inherent political valence. The narrative consciously balances critiques of both urban cynicism and suburban superficiality, ultimately championing personal growth and finding belonging rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The series features some visible diversity in its supporting cast, but does not engage in explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on social satire of suburban life and consumerism, rather than offering explicit critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
Suburgatory features openly gay characters like Noah Werner and Victor Shay, who are integrated into the suburban community. Noah is a successful professional depicted with complexity and agency, while Victor's identity is handled with normalcy. The show's comedic tone avoids ridiculing their sexuality, instead portraying them as part of the diverse cast, contributing to a net positive and validating representation.
The show heavily satirizes the performative and often hypocritical aspects of suburban Christian culture. Characters who outwardly adhere to Christian values are frequently portrayed as judgmental, materialistic, or superficial, with the narrative offering no significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of the faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Suburgatory is an original sitcom that premiered in 2011. All characters introduced in the series are new and original to this production, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical characters from source material or prior adaptations whose gender could be swapped.
Suburgatory is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, thus there are no established character races from prior canon or history to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
6.7
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.1
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