Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.0

Overview

Finding out that their husbands are not just work partners, but have also been romantically involved for the last twenty years, two women with an already strained relationship try to cope with the circumstances together....

Starring Cast

Jane Fonda • Lily Tomlin • Sam Waterston

Where to watch

Netflix

Philo

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Jane Fonda • Lily Tomlin • Sam Waterston

Where to watch

Netflix

Philo

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The show's dominant themes align with progressive values, particularly through its central narrative of LGBTQ+ acceptance, its consistent portrayal of female independence in later life, and its critique of ageist societal norms.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

The series features a visibly diverse supporting cast and centrally explores themes of aging, female independence, and LGBTQ+ relationships, explicitly challenging traditional heterosexual norms. These narrative elements contribute to a strong presence of DEI themes throughout the show.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Grace and Frankie offers a largely positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, particularly through its central gay couple, Robert and Sol. The show explores their journey of coming out later in life, their loving relationship, and the challenges they face with dignity and empathy, normalizing queer identity and relationships for an older demographic.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Grace and Frankie is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical account. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical gender baselines to be swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Grace and Frankie is an original series, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.