Chief of Staff (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Chief of Staff2019

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What We Think

'Chief of Staff' is a rare breed these days: a political drama more interested in Korean power games and personal ambition than in ticking off 'woke' checklists. With a well-rounded cast and a pragmatic approach to hot-button topics, it's refreshingly non-woke.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

'Chief of Staff' maintains a strong focus on character development, ambition, and political maneuvering rather than checking identity boxes. Characters are defined largely by their skills, motivations, and flaws, not by forced diversity. Virtue-signaling or shoehorned representation doesn't overtake the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional elements like family loyalty, ambition, and professional hierarchy are depicted without being consistently mocked or subverted. While the show includes competent female characters, it doesn't go out of its way to undermine masculinity or traditional social roles in a heavy-handed manner.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The series showcases a variety of worldviews and political perspectives among its cast. Political conflict arises from individual agendas and ideologies, not just a single dogmatic outlook. Dissenting or traditional voices are treated with some nuance rather than caricature.

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