Broke (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

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Broke2020

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What We Think

'Broke' manages to avoid the usual woke pitfalls, sticking to classic sitcom formula with relatable conflicts and a few progressive flourishes. It’s no bastion of ideological diversity, but it’s nowhere near peak Hollywood wokeness either.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show focuses on a working-class Latina mother whose wealthy sister and brother-in-law move in after being cut off. While there’s some diverse casting, narrative decisions seem driven more by family sitcom conventions than forced ideology, with character arcs mainly rooted in relatable struggles and comedic situations.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like family, work ethic, and redemption are front and center, with the plot revolving around the reunited family learning humility and responsibility. There’s no heavy-handed attack on masculinity, religion, or tradition, if anything, it gives a surprisingly non-woke nod to traditional values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show presents a multicultural family, alternative viewpoints aren’t mocked or villainized, and there’s no monolithic ideological push. Some mild progressive undertones, but differences are mostly played for laughs, not as lectures. The worldview remains fairly even-handed for modern television.

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