TV series

Brothers

1984–1989 · 5 seasons

A warm, joke-filled sitcom that treats a family's growing pains with gentle humor and earnest heart.

Overview: Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, light and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, identity, sexuality, loyalty
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
identity
sexuality
loyalty
love
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild