Aliens in America (2007) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

25%

Aliens in America2007

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What We Think

For a late-2000s sitcom, 'Aliens in America' is surprisingly restrained on the woke front. Its humor and culture clash themes feel more curious than preachy, keeping the woke levels well below today's Hollywood averages.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show largely focuses on fish-out-of-water comedy and character growth rather than forcing identity themes. The main plot, about a Pakistani Muslim exchange student in a small Wisconsin town, is driven by character interactions and cultural clashes, not ideological dogma. Forced representation is minimal, with both lead characters being portrayed with flaws and humor.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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While the show pokes gentle fun at small-town American norms and occasionally highlights misunderstandings regarding religion and tradition, it doesn’t overtly attack or undermine traditional values. If anything, it offers moments of understanding and genuine connection between cultures that, while modern, aren't aggressively revisionist.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The show presents both sides, sometimes lampooning American ignorance, sometimes highlighting differences without ridicule. There are moments that could irk traditionalists, but dissenting or traditional perspectives aren’t constantly villainized or written off.

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