The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

90%

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier2021

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What We Think

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier doesn’t just flirt with woke, it goes all in. Identity politics drive the narrative, traditional values get sidelined, and there’s barely a whiff of philosophical pluralism. For viewers looking for non-woke storytelling, this is a full bowl of the modern Hollywood recipe.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show consistently puts identity front and center, especially with Sam’s journey as the new Captain America, which is deeply tied to his race and what that means ‘for America’. At times, plot and action take a back seat to heavy-handed messages, and characters are sometimes defined more by social themes than personality or skill.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional masculinity is undermined, with the series making a point to frame classic hero traits as outdated or problematic. Family, patriotism, and law enforcement are depicted with skepticism or outright negativity, and long-standing cultural symbols are reinterpreted to align with current ideological conversations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Dissenting perspectives, especially those skeptical of the new direction, are either villains or strawmen. Virtually every character parrots modern progressive talking points, and those with alternative views are not portrayed with any depth or sincerity. There’s little ideological diversity or internal debate.

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