Empire (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

88%

Empire2015

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What We Think

Empire is a flagship example of Hollywood’s woke era, blending drama with overt social messaging. Its narratives and characters frequently serve ideology more than story, earning it a high woke score.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Empire puts a heavy emphasis on themes of race, sexuality, and identity, often prioritizing these over organic character development. Several characters’ backgrounds and relationships feel shoehorned to fit certain social narratives, leading to some melodramatic and forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Traditional family, masculinity, and sometimes religious values are frequently subverted or portrayed as dysfunctional, with alternative lifestyles celebrated as morally preferable. The show glorifies disruption of conventional norms, making it clear which values are being uplifted.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Empire rarely gives sincere screen time to non-woke or traditional perspectives. Any voices dissenting from progressive views are typically cast in a villainous or regressive light, giving the show a distinct ideological tilt.

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