Blake's 7 (1978) | How Woke Is It?

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Blake's 71978

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What We Think

Blake's 7 is about as non-woke as British sci-fi gets. It prioritizes storytelling over ideology, avoids heavy-handed messaging, and isn't interested in box-ticking. Fans of classic, gritty space drama can relax, this show hasn’t had a whiff of 'modernization.'

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Blake's 7 is fundamentally plot- and character-driven, with casting and character arcs focused on personality, skills, and moral ambiguity rather than identity markers. Forced representation is practically nonexistent, and diverse characters are given flaws and real tension throughout.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show is skeptical of authority and certain institutions, but doesn't undermine traditional values like family, masculine competence, or British cultural touchstones. If anything, it leans into classic tropes, offering strong, flawed heroes and a grim view of utopian ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Blake's 7 offers sincere, often nuanced disagreement between characters, including those who uphold order versus those who fight oppression. It doesn't mock or villainize traditional perspectives, instead exploring them through debate and moral gray areas.

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