Bad Cop (2024) | How Woke Is It?

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78%

Bad Cop2024

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What We Think

'Bad Cop' is very much a product of its time, blending crime drama with plenty of modern messaging. Anyone hoping for a balance between old-school grit and new-age sensibilities will mostly find the latter. Not the wokest show out there, but certainly checking a lot of the usual boxes.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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'Bad Cop' leans heavily into identity-based casting and social commentary. Some characters seem present more for representation than story need, which undermines immersion. The focus sometimes drifts from plot-driven cop drama to ticking off diversity checkboxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional institutions like family and religion take a backseat, and the show often treats established norms and masculinity as outdated. The treatment of moral ambiguity tends to side with progressive outlooks, serving modern sensibilities over cultural realism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While not a complete echo chamber, alternative or traditional perspectives generally get short shrift or are painted with a negative brush. The few dissenting voices lack nuance and are typically relegated to antagonist or outdated roles.

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