Dark Matter (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Dark Matter2015

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What We Think

Dark Matter avoids most of the hallmarks of modern Hollywood wokeness. While diverse, it prioritizes character and story over identity politics, keeping ideological posturing to a minimum. Fans of non-woke sci-fi should find little to complain about here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Dark Matter mainly focuses on action, character-driven drama, and sci-fi intrigue rather than current ideological trends. Diversity is present, but character arcs and group dynamics outweigh any emphasis on identity over story or merit. The show rarely feels like it's sacrificing narrative integrity for social commentary.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series portrays a found family and a variety of complex personalities, including traditional masculine, feminine, and vulnerable traits. It doesn't overtly demean religion, tradition, or masculinity, though it opts for a more modern, secular sci-fi setting. Subversion is minimal and primarily used for plot rather than messaging.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While set in a diverse future, the show does not heavily push a single ideology. Different moral perspectives and loyalties are explored, and there is no heavy-handed villainization of alternative viewpoints. Characters have internal and interpersonal conflicts born of memory loss, not ideology.

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