Dexter: New Blood (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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Dexter: New Blood2021

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What We Think

Dexter: New Blood is tinged with 'woke' sensibilities, especially in identity representation and modernization of values, but it doesn’t fully sacrifice character or plot for ideology. Fans of the original may notice a shift, but it’s not Hollywood at its wokest.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Dexter: New Blood introduces more diverse characters and themes than the original show, sometimes leaning into topical identity politics, but mostly retains focus on crime, suspense, and character-driven storytelling. Identity elements feel added for modern sensibilities, yet do not completely overrun the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show features strained family dynamics and ambiguous morality, and masculinity is often depicted as a source of dysfunction. While not aggressively subversive, there's a noticeable lack of traditional family or moral stability, with the script favoring solitary and unconventional lifestyles.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints (like small town, rural, or traditional values) are present but often caricatured or undermined. The series doesn't allow much room for dissenting perspectives to be treated sincerely, nearly every moral dilemma is filtered through a modern lens.

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