Goliath (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

43%

Goliath2016

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What We Think

Goliath is mostly plot-driven and only modestly woke, with some box-ticking diversity and familiar critiques of institutions. Later seasons edge toward more predictable ideological territory, but overall, it's far from peak Hollywood wokeness.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Goliath focuses mainly on plot-driven legal drama rather than overt identity storytelling. Characters are mostly developed through their actions and flaws, though later seasons show a growing trend toward diversity-focused casting that sometimes feels less organic and more checkbox-driven.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional values such as family, redemption, and classic masculine archetypes are still present in the early seasons, centered on a flawed but compelling male lead. However, the series occasionally dips into undermining these elements by critiquing the legal system and established hierarchies.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

While initial seasons offer honest portrayals of various perspectives, the later seasons lean into a more uniform worldview. Traditional or dissenting voices exist, but they’re often presented as obstacles or characterized with less nuance.

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