Apple TVDr. Ken (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.6
Overview
Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at both work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things sane.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at both work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things sane.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show primarily focuses on apolitical themes of family dynamics, work-life balance, and personal growth, resolving conflicts through communication and individual understanding rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The series features a diverse main cast, centered on an Asian-American family, providing visible representation. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities and does not explicitly critique them or make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
Dr. Ken includes a recurring lesbian character, Emily, whose identity and relationships are handled with dignity and respect. The narrative features a positive coming-out storyline, where her parents ultimately accept her, contributing to an affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes.
The show features a character whose Christian faith is a significant part of her identity, influencing her values and decisions. While her views sometimes create comedic friction with other characters, the narrative treats her faith with respect, portraying it as a genuine and non-problematic aspect of her character rather than satirizing or condemning it.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Dr. Ken is an original sitcom featuring characters created specifically for the series. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for the show.
Dr. Ken is an original sitcom from 2015, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific show, meaning there are no pre-established racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
5.6
Critic Ratings
0.7
2.6
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