Constantine: City of Demons (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Constantine: City of Demons2018

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What We Think

Constantine: City of Demons barely breaks a sweat on the woke-o-meter. It’s much more concerned with demons, moral ambiguity, and supernatural noir than with modern identity politics. Traditional fans can breathe easy here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show largely prioritizes character depth and narrative over identity politics. Casting and character direction seem focused on story needs and John Constantine’s established persona rather than ticking diversity boxes. Forced representation is minimal and emphasis on traditional supernatural noir themes remains.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional themes like morality, sin, and religion are engaged in dark, gritty ways but not subverted or mocked. Masculinity isn’t undermined, and flawed heroes are front and center. The show treats old-school occult and religious motifs with serious (if edgy) intent.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s no obvious ideological monoculture here, characters represent diverse views on magic, morality, and good versus evil, with no ham-fisted messaging. Alternative perspectives are present, if anything, through Constantine’s own skepticism and moral ambiguity.

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