Catherine the Great (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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Catherine the Great2019

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What We Think

Catherine the Great dresses up history with a modern, 'you go girl' veneer, sacrificing some authenticity for contemporary narrative. While it’s less over-the-top than some modern period pieces, the show still sets off plenty of ideological alarm bells.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The show occasionally prioritizes modern sensibilities over historical consistency. Catherine is presented with contemporary attitudes on gender and power, making some plotlines feel less about character and more about ticking ideological boxes, though there is still some attempt at nuanced storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values, especially regarding gender roles and authority structures, are frequently challenged. Masculinity is often undermined in favor of a more enlightened, progressive heroine. Some elements of Russian history and monarchy are revised for modern viewers.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Non-progressive perspectives rarely get fair treatment. Traditional viewpoints are typically embodied by unsympathetic or caricatured characters, and dissent isn’t deeply engaged with, signaling a pretty clear ideological alignment.

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