The Idol (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

The Idol2023

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What We Think

"The Idol" is a wild, messy ride, but it isn't the poster child for Hollywood wokeness. While modern themes pop up, it's more interested in being edgy and provocative than preaching ideology. Prepare for plenty of excess, but leave your woke-meter at home.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While "The Idol" is certainly provocative and edgy, it leans more into shock value and celebrity excess than overt ideological messaging. Diverse casting exists, but character arcs remain driven primarily by their flaws and struggles. Identity is present but not the main point.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional values, especially around fame, sexuality, and morality, are absolutely questioned, but the series tends to revel in depravity for its own sake rather than intentionally subverting any traditional cultural foundations. The show rarely lionizes any worldview but is hardly a lecture either.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series focuses more on scandal and controversy than on delivering uniform ideological messaging. Alternative perspectives aren't mocked so much as everyone is shown to be morally compromised. Viewers won't find much virtue-signaling or ideological unity here, just a lot of chaos.

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