A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

18%

A Series of Unfortunate Events2017

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What We Think

“A Series of Unfortunate Events” is a refreshing break from Hollywood’s usual routine. It centers on fun, clever writing, and whimsically dark storytelling with barely a hint of the industry’s typical woke fingerprints. Nearly non-woke.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show mostly honors the spirit of the original books, focusing on wit, adventure, and character struggle rather than pushing overt ideological narratives. While the cast is modestly diverse, it rarely interrupts the flow or logic of the story. Intrusive ‘wokeness’ is kept to a minimum, allowing the show’s eccentric charm to shine.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family, morality, and a quirky take on adversity are at the heart of the show. While some typical authority figures come off as clueless, this feels more satirical than a pointed cultural statement. There’s little evidence of anti-masculinity, or subversion of classic traditions, so the score remains low.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The series refrains from heavy-handed ideological preaching. Occasionally, standard modern assumptions creep in, but there’s a healthy diversity of personalities (even among villains) and little overt demonization of alternative outlooks. The focus remains on misfortune, cleverness, and perseverance, rather than ideological uniformity.

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