Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 4
Its showrunner stated on the record that "moving forward, The Simpsons will no longer have white actors voice non-white characters" 1. Its creator stated on the record that "we're trying to make it better, Bigotry and racism are still an incredible problem and it's good to finally go for more equality and representation" 2. Its narrative-universality assessment registers 8 of 10 3. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 16 of 100 4. Relative to the expected cast make-up for its production origin, on-screen representation registers above the baseline for White and below it for Hispanic 5.
- 1Creator statementshowrunner: "Moving forward, The Simpsons will no longer have white actors voice non-white characters."The Simpsons producers, June 2020 source ↗
- 2Creator statementcreator: "We're trying to make it better. Bigotry and racism are still an incredible problem and it's good to finally go for more equality and representation."Matt Groening, ABC News interview, February 2021 source ↗
- 3Narrative universalityNarrative universality 8 of 10; identity centrality present.WhatSphere content assessment. Narrative universality 8/10 -> advocacy signal 22
- 4Content balanceAdvocacy 16 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1. Narrative universality 8/10 -> advocacy signal 22
- 5RepresentationRepresentation vs production-origin baseline: White 92, Hispanic 28.WhatSphere representation model, score_version 1
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Age: 32 — leans younger
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Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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Advocacy Over Time in Family
The average advocacy score of Family titles by release year, with this title marked. Higher is more advocacy-driven.
| Year | Average advocacy | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2 | 2 |
| 1944 | 0 | 2 |
| 1951 | 0 | 2 |
| 1959 | 0 | 2 |
| 1965 | 3 | 2 |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | 0 | 3 |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977 | 0 | 3 |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 | 5 |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 | 3 |
| 1986 | 0 | 8 |
| 1987 | 0 | 5 |
| 1988 | 1 | 5 |
| 1989 | 3 | 8 |
| 1990 | 1 | 8 |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 |
| 1994 | 2 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 |
| 2003 | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 | 2 | 8 |
| 2005 | 2 | 13 |
| 2006 | 2 | 15 |
| 2007 | 1 | 14 |
| 2008 | 2 | 9 |
| 2009 | 3 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 | 4 |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 10 | 4 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 | 10 | 4 |
| 2017 | 18 | 5 |
| 2019 | 19 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 |
| 2022 | 25 | 6 |
| 2023 | 28 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 | 12 |
| 2025 | 6 | 11 |
| 2026 | 0 | 10 |
| This title (1989) | 16 | 1 |
● This title (1989): advocacy 16 · explore Family →
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