Flowers (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Flowers2016

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What We Think

Flowers keeps its focus on mental health and oddball family life instead of ideological preaching. While there are tinges of modern themes, it never goes full ‘virtue parade.’ Call this one quirky, not preachy.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

"Flowers" centers on eccentric family dynamics and mental health, choosing quirky characters over overt identity politics. While it features some diverse representation and tackles LGBTQ+ topics, those elements arise mostly from character-driven plots, not forced check-box diversity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show gently pokes fun at traditional roles, family dysfunction, and societal norms, but does so with a darkly comedic rather than preachy tone. Traditional values aren’t outright demonized, but they’re certainly not celebrated either, landing the show in mildly 'woke' territory here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

There’s room for quirk and complexity among its characters, but alternative or traditional viewpoints are typically played for laughs or minor critique. The show leans progressive in its assumptions, yet without a heavy hand, and doesn’t outright villainize dissent.

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