Ellen (1994) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

"Ellen" was ahead of the curve in its identity themes, putting social issues over sitcom comfort at times. While not as aggressively woke as modern fare, it definitely began Hollywood's trend toward ideological storytelling over pure comedy.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Ellen" is largely a standard sitcom for most of its early run, focused on comedic slice-of-life themes. However, the fourth season's focus pivots strongly to Ellen Morgan's coming out, which at the time was groundbreaking but occasionally led storylines to feel more issue-driven than organic. Still, character development remains present outside identity angles.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Ellen's coming out storyline was historic in primetime TV, putting non-traditional sexuality and non-nuclear families front and center. Traditional family concepts and religious themes are treated with some skepticism or irreverence, though not overtly attacked. This can be seen as challenging rather than flat-out undermining cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The show does not fully descend into caricature for traditionalist views, but opposition is typically shown as ignorant, old-fashioned, or an obstacle. Discussion is present, but it rarely genuinely entertains non-woke perspectives. The later seasons especially showcase Hollywood's growing ideological conformity.

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