House of the Dragon (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

80%

House of the Dragon2022

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What We Think

House of the Dragon delivers some compelling drama, but its constant undercurrent of modern ideological themes and revisionist takes on gender and representation make it a clear example of HBO's recent embrace of woke storytelling trends.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

The show maintains a decent level of narrative integrity but noticeably bends established lore and character dynamics to foreground identity issues. Some casting choices and character arcs (notably race-swapped characters and strong emphasis on gender politics) feel more motivated by modern sensibilities than organic storytelling, somewhat distracting from immersion.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Themes of female empowerment and subverting traditional patriarchy are ramped up compared to the original source, sometimes to an almost anachronistic degree. Family, masculinity, and traditional authority figures are portrayed critically, in line with recent Hollywood trends.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Alternative or more traditionally-minded viewpoints are usually villainous or incompetent. The prevailing moral order on gender and race goes mostly unchallenged; the tone makes it clear which perspective viewers should root for, minimizing true pluralism or rich internal debate.

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