Death in Paradise (2011) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

23%

Death in Paradise2011

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What We Think

Death in Paradise manages to keep its storytelling free of heavy-handed wokeness. Its diverse cast is fitting for its locale and feels unforced. While it isn’t a flag-bearer for non-wokeness, it stands out as relatively refreshing compared to modern TV trends.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Death in Paradise puts storytelling and entertaining mystery at the forefront. While the cast is diverse, it comes across as natural for its Caribbean setting rather than forced or box-ticking. Character arcs focus on competence and quirky personalities, not identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show depicts traditional values, including family ties and occasionally faith, in a neutral way. Masculinity and femininity aren’t mocked or subverted; characters tend to fit classic detective tropes. There’s little attempt to undermine cultural norms or rewrite traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives are not vilified, and the series avoids making social commentary central. Characters from different backgrounds and viewpoints interact on an even footing. There's the usual BBC flavor, but nothing egregiously one-sided on the ideological spectrum.

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