Amish Mafia (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

Amish Mafia2012

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What We Think

Whatever you think of its sensationalism, "Amish Mafia" is nearly the opposite of 'woke.' Its main offenses are to reality, not ideology. If anything, it's a guilty-pleasure send-up of tabloid tropes, untouched by the buzzwords of modern Hollywood wokeness.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

"Amish Mafia" is sensationalist, but it doesn't aggressively push identity politics or make character identity the focus. The show is more about wild, likely exaggerated dramatics than woke messaging. Its narrative flaws are more about realism than ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

If anything, the show leans into stereotypes and grabs attention by dramatizing Amish customs, rather than tearing down faith, family, or tradition. It hardly sets out to be a woke critique of religion or masculinity, instead playing up tabloid-style intrigue.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There's little in the way of overt ideological messaging. If there's any monoculture, it's the show's consistent focus on drama rather than pushing social or political narratives, no lectures about identity or progressive orthodoxy in sight.

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