Average Joe (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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60%

Average Joe2023

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What We Think

"Average Joe" tiptoes around the usual pitfalls of modern TV but lands firmly in "mildly woke" territory, more palette than polemic. Expect diverse representation and a whiff of ideology, minus the total narrative surrender seen in more extreme cases.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Average Joe" features a diverse ensemble and leans into identity-focused character motivations at times. However, it generally balances these with more grounded, personal stakes. Some viewers may feel a bit of forced representation, but the show shows flashes of actual character-driven storytelling that help soften the edge.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional roles and institutions are subverted here and there, with family and masculinity occasionally depicted through a modern, critical lens. That said, the show is not a relentless critique and has moments where classic values are respected, if not celebrated.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Dissenting perspectives are present, but they don’t get much weight. The narrative mostly aligns with culturally fashionable viewpoints, and traditional takes are often the punchline, though not with cartoonish villainy.

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