Dark Winds (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

25%

Dark Winds2022

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What We Think

Dark Winds is a rare example of recent television that respects narrative authenticity. Its casting, themes, and portrayal of culture feel genuinely tied to the story, not wedged in for woke points. Anyone looking for a non-woke viewing experience should be comfortable here.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Dark Winds puts narrative and character over box-checking. Its focus on Native American leads feels organic and rooted in the source material, not tacked on for modern representation demands. Characters have strengths and flaws, and casting choices seem rooted in story relevance, not ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show doesn't aggressively undermine traditional values or masculinity. Law enforcement and spirituality are handled with nuance, and family ties are present and important. There's little sense of the show mocking or subverting cultural or religious foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives exist and are explored seriously. The series avoids cartoonish villainization of tradition, showing internal conflicts and multiple viewpoints among the tribal and non-tribal characters.

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