Driven (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

12%

Driven2018

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What We Think

By contemporary standards, "Driven" is refreshingly non-woke. It sticks to classic romance and character-driven storytelling, avoids ideological messaging, and largely leaves the current trends at the door. For viewers tired of modern Hollywood’s usual leanings, this is about as drama-focused and apolitical as streaming romance gets.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Driven" focuses on romance and character drama, sticking closely to its source material and genre conventions. Identity factors like race, gender, or sexuality are not heavily emphasized over story or personality. The show seems more interested in the dynamics and flaws between its two leads than in forcing modern ideological points.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show largely upholds traditional romance tropes, with strong focus on emotional connection, family, and conventional masculinity. There’s little evidence of attempts to undermine or subvert typical gender roles, religious themes, or family dynamics. It leans more classic than revisionist.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative viewpoints are present through different character motivations and backgrounds. While it doesn’t offer deep ideological debates, it avoids caricaturing traditional values or villainizing non-progressive views. The show is more interested in personal growth and romance than in preaching a singular perspective.

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