Astrid et Raphaëlle (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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Astrid et Raphaëlle2020

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What We Think

"Astrid et Raphaëlle" leans into diversity with two female leads, one neurodiverse, and departs from TV traditionalism. While it doesn’t feel like a sermon, it does take the modern, 'woke' angle with its casting and gender roles, without straying into full-blown ideology over storytelling.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The show features a heavily non-traditional pairing, an autistic female archivist and a female police officer which some may view as ticking diversity boxes. However, both leads are given distinct personalities and skills, though there are moments where identity elements edge out natural character development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional gender roles are certainly subverted, with both leads being women in positions often occupied by men. However, the show does not overtly mock masculinity, family, or religion, instead, it focuses on the personal dynamic between the two leads.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The series does not dwell much on strong ideological messaging, but alternative or traditional worldviews rarely get much airtime. Most male characters are in supporting roles, though not shown as outright villains.

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