Apple Tree Yard (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Apple Tree Yard2017

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What We Think

Apple Tree Yard leans into contemporary themes but keeps its focus on character-driven storytelling. While it prods at tradition, it doesn’t entirely dismantle or mock it, and avoids heavy-handed ideological messaging. Moderately non-woke by modern TV standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Apple Tree Yard largely focuses on psychological drama and adult relationships, with complex, flawed characters. The show doesn't seem to sacrifice plot or character depth for identity politics. Identity aspects are present, but not at the expense of the overall story or realism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The series explores themes like infidelity, family, and masculinity, sometimes challenging traditional roles, but not with an overt ideological agenda. Traditional marriage and family are tested, but not caricatured or wholly undermined.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While modern perspectives on gender and relationships are part of the plot, dissenting voices are present and not instantly villainized. There’s some debate and nuance, and the show avoids painting one worldview as objectively evil.

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