August 14 (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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August 142020

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What We Think

August 14 is a breath of non-woke fresh air: its grounded storytelling, respect for tradition, and nuanced character portrayals keep ideological posturing to a minimum. Very low on the woke-o-meter.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

August 14 focuses on a gripping crime investigation rooted in real-life events without shoehorning in identity-based narratives. Characters are portrayed based on their roles in the story rather than as checkboxes for representation. The storytelling maintains its integrity, with realism and character motivation staying at the forefront.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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This series portrays police, family, and community with a gritty but respectful lens. Traditional values are neither mocked nor undermined, in fact, they often drive emotional stakes. There’s little evidence of revisionist takes on religion or gender roles. Any subversion is organic to the crime narrative, not imposed.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative views and internal conflicts are well represented. The show avoids turning dissenting voices into caricatures. Conversations and viewpoints reflect the cultural complexity of its Bangladeshi setting, resisting one-note ideological messaging.

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