Dirty John (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

Dirty John2018

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What We Think

Dirty John isn’t squeaky clean, but it avoids most of the heavy-handed woke tropes common in recent TV. While modern themes are present, they're not shoved down the viewer’s throat and don’t significantly detract from the real-life drama.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Dirty John is primarily focused on character-driven, true-crime storytelling. While female empowerment is present, character arcs and narrative integrity largely remain intact. Representation choices feel more organic than forced, with no blatant preference for identity politics over plot or realism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show portrays the vulnerability of its female leads and explores family dynamics without aggressively undermining traditional values. While certain male characters are villainous, masculinity isn't uniformly demonized. Religion, family, and marriage themes are present but not aggressively subverted.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s some critique of traditional gender roles and trust in relationships, but the show does allow for some pluralism and nuance. Not everyone who holds traditional views is caricatured, and there’s space for differing perspectives. However, the narrative leans toward modern assumptions.

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