Beartown (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Beartown is a somber, topic-driven show strongly critical of traditional norms, masculinity, and small-town values. Its focus on social issues comes at the cost of narrative neutrality and character complexity. While it's less cartoonish than some wokefests, it still checks most of the expected boxes.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Beartown weaves social commentary into its hockey-town drama, with the plot heavily focused on issues like sexual assault and power dynamics. Identity and victimization take center stage, occasionally at the expense of nuanced character development. Some viewers may feel the show prioritizes 'message' over organic character arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The series is critical of small-town masculinity and traditional sports culture, presenting them as sources of toxicity. Family, community, and old-fashioned standards often come across as deeply flawed or dangerous. The show doesn't quite celebrate traditional values, it's more interested in dissecting them.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative or dissenting perspectives are shown primarily through negative caricatures, and there’s little room for viewpoint diversity. While the subject matter invites discussion, the narrative leans heavily on one side, painting opposing worldviews in a less favorable light.

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