Ghosts of Beirut (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Ghosts of Beirut2023

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What We Think

'Ghosts of Beirut' isn’t the wokest show out there, but you’ll definitely spot some of the usual ideological fingerprints. There’s enough narrative authenticity to keep it grounded, but its perspective is still filtered through a modern, Western lens, no real surprises from Showtime here.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The series weaves real-world events with fictionalized drama, but at points identity politics peek through. Female characters sometimes overshadow more experienced operatives, and there’s the occasional on-the-nose messaging. However, most major roles still revolve around established actors and personalities true to the period’s geopolitics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional structures like religion and family are depicted through a Middle Eastern lens, but occasionally Western viewpoints dominate, subtly minimizing cultural authenticity. Masculinity and extremism are explored, though with a leaning toward 'toxic' interpretations at times.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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American intelligence is mostly shown as flawed but ultimately righteous, while traditionalist or alternative perspectives often become villains. Still, there’s some effort to add nuance, but the show leans clearly toward modern moral assumptions.

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