Carlo & Malik (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Carlo & Malik2018

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What We Think

Carlo & Malik aims for modern relevancy without fully selling out to the usual Hollywood-style wokeness, but it still nudges viewers toward progressive positions, especially around identity and culture. Not the wokest on TV, but certainly more current than classic.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The show introduces a Black Italian detective, Malik, which some may view as an attempt at increasing diversity. However, his background and struggles are tied into the narrative, avoiding a feeling of box-ticking or forced representation. Still, identity themes sometimes push ahead of organic character development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Family and relationships are central, and traditional Italian culture gets fair screen time. Yet, the show often leans into challenging old norms in favor of contemporary perspectives, especially regarding race and integration.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While not aggressively one-sided, dissenting or traditional perspectives are often sidelined or represented only via outdated attitudes or antagonists. The show favors modern social themes and tends to avoid real debate.

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