Fortitude (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Fortitude2015

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What We Think

Fortitude is practically a unicorn among modern shows: it’s far more interested in suspense than lecturing viewers. While not explicitly “non-woke,” it’s refreshingly apolitical for its era, focusing on story and character over ideology.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Fortitude largely prioritizes atmosphere, mystery, and character-driven suspense over overt ideological messaging. Diverse characters exist, but their casting feels motivated by the setting’s multinational premise rather than a box-ticking exercise. Narrative tension is rooted in plot and character flaws, not forced identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Family, science, and survival take center stage without heavy-handed critiques of masculinity, tradition, or religion. There’s some standard genre subversion, but show doesn’t grind any culture-war axes. Traditional values aren’t mocked, just sidelined by the isolated Arctic context.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s no notable ideological monoculture; characters have a mix of worldviews and personalities. There’s no overt villainization of traditional views or heavy ideological uniformity. Moral ambiguity and personal dilemmas drive the story, not preachy consensus.

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