House of Cards (1990) | How Woke Is It?

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House of Cards1990

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What We Think

'House of Cards' (1990) is almost a relic of pre-woke TV. It prioritizes narrative and character over ideology, with little trace of modern identity politics. Its politics is ruthless, not preachy.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The original 1990 'House of Cards' is firmly rooted in sharp political intrigue and wit, not in identity-based storytelling. Characterization centers on ambition, cunning, and personal flaws. Identity politics plays little to no role, and there's no sense that narrative has been bent in service of modern ideological goals.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional British institutions, class dynamics, and respect for hierarchy permeate the series. Masculinity, family, and social order are hardly mocked or undermined, though certain traditions are critiqued as part of political satire, not activism. This is cultural commentary, not a rewrite of values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While critical of power, the show doesn't shove a single worldview in the viewer's face. Characters operate with varied motives, and traditional values, pragmatism, and ambition are all represented without heavy moralizing. It’s satire, not a soapbox.

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