Brookside (1982) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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What We Think

Brookside leans non-woke for its era, with authentic storytelling and minimal ideology-first casting. Its portrayals remain grounded, with no heavy-handed revisionism or ideological conformity. A relic of TV before the woke tide really hit.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Brookside, launched in 1982, was known for its grounded storytelling and focus on working-class life, not identity politics. Characters were developed with depth and flaws, and representation reflected Liverpool’s real demographics rather than a forced modern checklist.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show generally portrayed traditional family life, community, and social issues without aggressively subverting or mocking religion, masculinity, or cultural norms. It dealt with contemporary social challenges but stayed rooted in realism rather than ideological re-engineering.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While Brookside was occasionally bold for its time, it showed a range of perspectives and didn’t turn traditional viewpoints into strawmen. The diversity in storyline topics meant there was room for real debate and conflicting views within its cast of characters.

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