Beauty in Black (2024) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

91%

Beauty in Black2024

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What We Think

'Beauty in Black' checks most of the modern woke boxes, favoring ideological messaging over rich character or cultural depth. For viewers seeking old-school storytelling or pluralism, this one's about as subtle as a hashtag on a billboard.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

In our view, 'Beauty in Black' heavily foregrounds identity themes, often spotlighting character traits related to race and gender above fully realized arcs or inventive storytelling. There appears to be frequent prioritization of message over organic plot progression, and some characters feel written more as symbols than as people.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show appears to go out of its way to challenge and critique traditional family structures and cultural norms, often framing them as obstacles to self-realization. Masculinity is commonly shown in a negative light, and religious themes are used sparingly or reinterpreted to fit modern ideals.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is little space given to viewpoints outside of progressive orthodoxy; traditional or dissenting characters are rarely given nuance and are often reduced to villains or relics. The show's moral landscape feels quite uniform, lacking genuine debate or complexity on social issues.

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