Close to Home: Murder in the Coalfield (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Close to Home: Murder in the Coalfield2022

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What We Think

'Close to Home: Murder in the Coalfield' steers clear of most woke pitfalls, prioritizing story and authenticity over ideological messaging. While not ultra-traditional, it avoids heavy-handed revisionism, forced representation, or overt monoculture. For viewers tired of Hollywood wokeness, this one is refreshingly reserved.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show largely focuses on the crime and its investigation, with characterizations driven by motive and background rather than identity politics. While there is some modern sensibility, it doesn't visibly sacrifice story for forced representation or over-idealized diverse characters.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional values like family, local history, and a struggling rural community play central roles. Masculinity isn't demonized, and social criticism is aimed at systemic problems rather than culture or religion. Gender roles aren't heavily subverted beyond what’s expected in contemporary drama.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives are present, with characters expressing conflicting worldview shaped by their backgrounds and hardships. Although there's a modern undertone, the show avoids mocking traditional attitudes outright or painting them as purely villainous.

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