Addicted (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Addicted2016

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What We Think

‘Addicted’ is quite progressive by Chinese standards, with a focus on identity and some revisionist takes on tradition, but doesn’t go fully overboard into woke territory by Western standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

‘Addicted’ centers on a same-sex romance, which, for its time and place, is a bold narrative choice. While the relationship is central, it doesn’t completely override coherent character development. However, some viewers might interpret the prominence of identity aspects over broader storytelling as a mild concession to ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show challenges traditional Chinese cultural norms regarding family structure and sexuality, presenting a modern take that could be seen as undermining long-standing values. It depicts traditional family expectations as restrictive and the protagonists’ path as more authentic, which some see as revisionist.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Alternative or traditional viewpoints are largely absent or depicted as obstacles rather than thoughtfully considered perspectives. The show leans toward a uniform moral message about identity and acceptance, but stops short of outright villainizing dissenters.

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