Awake (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

81%

Awake2021

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What We Think

"Awake" checks most of the 'woke' boxes Hollywood loves these days: identity-driven storytelling, sidelining of traditional values, and a strong dose of ideological conformity. Fans of non-woke entertainment might find this one to be a case study in heavy-handed messaging.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Awake" leans heavily on diverse casting and focuses on characters' identities, sometimes at the expense of traditional character-building or realistic tension. Several key roles feel more like vehicles for social commentary than fully fleshed-out individuals, leading to a sense that ideologically-driven choices take priority over storytelling merit.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show tends to sideline traditional ideas of family and actively undermines religious and masculine perspectives, painting them as obstacles or sources of conflict. This approach can come across as dismissive of cultural values that have broader appeal or resonance with non-woke audiences.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints are rarely given a fair hearing; any skepticism of the show's dominant ideology is quickly villainized or ridiculed. Internal conflict or genuine debate around major themes is virtually absent, making the message feel one-note and prescriptive.

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