Babylon Berlin (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Babylon Berlin2017

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What We Think

'Babylon Berlin' flirts with modern sensibilities, but mostly stays true to its time period and gives every side its due messiness. There's some woke varnish, but the paint hasn't fully dried.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While 'Babylon Berlin' does include some strong female and marginalized characters, the story generally prioritizes historical context and character development over box-ticking identity politics. There's some modern lens creeping in, but not enough to derail the plot or realism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The series is upfront about Weimar-era upheaval and moral ambiguity, but it rarely outright mocks religion, family, or traditional masculinity. Flawed male leads and tough female characters coexist without one side being hammered as the 'bad guy.'

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There's some modern subtext around power, class, and gender, but there's also a diverse range of ideologies and character motivations. The show respects the chaos and moral variety of its era rather than lecturing from a single standpoint.

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