Doctor Who: The Snowmen (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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Doctor Who: The Snowmen2012

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What We Think

'The Snowmen' is fairly restrained on the 'woke' meter. It keeps its sights mostly on fantastical storytelling, fun characters, and classic Doctor Who whimsy, with minimal imposition of modern ideological narratives.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

'The Snowmen' generally centers on narrative and character development. While Clara is mysterious and clever, the episode isn't overtly preoccupied with her identity; she fits into the steampunk-Victorian setting believably. The story focuses more on adventure and character dynamic than on modern ideological messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The depiction of Victorian England is imaginative, but traditions and family values aren't blatantly undermined or subverted. The Doctor struggles with grief, but traditional heroism and sacrifice remain respected. There's no obvious attack on masculinity, faith, or conventional morality; the episode mostly borrows its backdrop for fun rather than critique.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There's no significant villainization of traditional views or caricatured dissenters. The show promotes open-mindedness, but alternative perspectives aren’t actively mocked. Diverse worldviews are generally present, at least implicitly, given the era and ensemble characters like Strax and Vastra.

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