Designated Survivor: 60 Days (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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Designated Survivor: 60 Days2019

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What We Think

Designated Survivor: 60 Days mostly avoids modern woke pitfalls, sticking to nuanced political drama and respectful depictions of culture. It prioritizes character and story over checkboxes, resulting in a non-woke, grounded series.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show focuses primarily on strong storytelling, national politics, and individual competence over identity politics. Characters are developed around their skills and convictions, not just demographic traits. Forced representation or overt ideological insertions don't disrupt the narrative flow, making it feel refreshingly non-woke compared to many Western productions.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Korean values like honor, duty, and traditional family roles remain visible throughout the series. Masculine characters aren’t reflexively mocked, and institutions like family and government are taken seriously. Any updates to gender norms feel organic, not agenda-driven. The show generally respects cultural context rather than rewriting it.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show displays a diversity of viewpoints, with characters debating national security, ethics, and social responsibility. There isn’t a single “correct” ideology that dominates, and antagonists aren't mere caricatures of traditionalists. This pluralism makes it feel more balanced and less ideologically homogenous than much of current global TV.

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