Money Heist (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictWoke

76%

Money Heist2017

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What We Think

Money Heist leans into woke themes more than it needs to, particularly when it comes to character representation and its anti-establishment stance, but it maintains enough narrative tension to be engaging. Expect a moderately woke experience.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

While Money Heist keeps its plot focused on crime and strategy, the series does emphasize elements of identity, gender, sexuality, and non-traditional roles, which occasionally take precedence over organic character growth and realism. This is not overwhelmingly intrusive, but the 'strong female' or 'diverse' characters sometimes feel like they’re checking boxes rather than serving the story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional institutions like family and authority are often depicted as corrupt or fragmented, which fits the heist genre but also aligns with a more modern, cynical portrayal. Masculinity takes a backseat to hyper-competent female or alternative characters, and the show's attitude towards tradition is more subversive than celebratory.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

The series tends to cast traditional values and authority as antagonistic, with dissenters often presented as villains or fools. While there are occasional nods to complexity, the bulk of the cast espouses unified, rebellious, socially progressive views. Pluralism is not a strong suit here.

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