Aquarius (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

42%

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What We Think

"Aquarius" flirts with woke elements in its depiction of 1960s social upheaval but mostly prioritizes story and character over ideology. It tweaks some traditional themes, though not in heavy-handed fashion. Non-woke viewers might roll their eyes occasionally, but won’t find the series overly preachy.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

"Aquarius" keeps a fairly traditional narrative structure, centering on a 1960s detective hunting Charles Manson. While some identity-focused subplots appear, the story does not overly foreground these at the expense of character development or plot. Any representation choices mostly serve the drama rather than ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The show occasionally questions 1960s norms around gender, race, and authority, but it generally provides historical context rather than taking explicit shots at religion, family, or masculinity. There’s some revisionism, but it feels aimed at telling a noir crime thriller, not lecturing the viewer.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

A range of characters with differing viewpoints appear, though the show’s sympathy leans toward social progressives of the era. Traditional perspectives aren’t outright caricatured, but they can be painted in a less flattering light compared to more 'enlightened' characters.

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