Daria (1997) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

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Daria1997

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What We Think

Daria is practically a relic of a less-woke era, balancing skepticism and comedy with little of the hardline dogma seen in modern content. Some gentle subversion, but nothing that would trigger alarm bells today.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Daria largely prioritizes character-driven stories and sharp wit over ideological messaging. Most characters are crafted for personality rather than as vehicles for modern identity politics. There’s little in the way of forced diversity or box-checking by today’s standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show delivers light satire of suburban life, authority figures, and pop culture, occasionally poking fun at traditional family dynamics. While somewhat irreverent toward institutions, it isn't on a crusade against tradition or masculinity, especially compared to later shows.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series leans toward a general Gen-X cynicism rather than single-minded ideological content. While adults are often lampooned and “conformists” mocked, a range of worldviews is present, though always filtered through Daria’s distinctively sardonic lens.

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