Hamrefigh (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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What We Think

Hamrefigh is about as un-woke as it gets: rooted in tradition, respectful of cultural values, and refreshingly free of Hollywood-style virtue signaling. If you’re tired of identity politics, this one makes for a calm viewing experience.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Hamrefigh is primarily a talk show centered on Iranian celebrities discussing friendship and culture. There’s little evidence of forced representation or narrative sacrificed for ideology. The focus remains on genuine conversation rather than virtue signaling or identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show highlights Iranian values, social bonds, and cultural traditions, sometimes even leaning into conservatism. There’s no desire to undermine family, religion, or masculinity; if anything, these are affirmed rather than deconstructed.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Hamrefigh doesn’t push a narrow ideological view, though it’s clear the program reflects mainstream Iranian values. It doesn’t villainize tradition, but true pluralism isn’t its aim either, it simply showcases accepted norms.

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