Blood Sisters (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Blood Sisters2022

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What We Think

Blood Sisters isn't immune to modern identity themes, but it doesn’t preach relentlessly. The story feels character-driven with some mild wokeness, but it mostly avoids the over-the-top ideological uniformity seen in many Western shows.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Blood Sisters largely centers on its suspense-driven plot and flawed characters rather than centering identity markers for their own sake. While there is some focus on women's struggles, it feels mostly organic to the story rather than shoehorned for ideological reasons.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series does unearth issues like domestic violence and toxic masculinity, but it doesn't relentlessly attack traditional Nigerian culture or religious foundations. Instead, it portrays a blend of modern and traditional values, with both coming under scrutiny.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Although the central conflict highlights abusive patriarchy, alternative perspectives, like complicated family loyalties and social hierarchies, are given some weight. Not every traditional view is dismissed, though modern liberal assumptions are prominent.

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