Among Friends (1998) | How Woke Is It?

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Among Friends1998

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What We Think

'Among Friends' is a relic of a less woke era. It’s refreshingly free of ideological grandstanding, instead focusing on storytelling and real human connection. If you want an escape from today’s preachiness, this is it.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Based on its time period and regional origin, 'Among Friends' relies on traditional storytelling with characters developed based on personality and relationships, not modern identity politics. Forced representation and flawless diverse characters seem absent.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show generally embraces family, friendship, and foundational cultural values, presenting them as central rather than undermining them or portraying tradition as outdated or villainous.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews and debates appear throughout the series. The series doesn't push a strict ideological message and traditional perspectives are part of its core, with characters representing a range of backgrounds and beliefs.

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