In the Name of People (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

In the Name of People2017

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What We Think

"In the Name of People" avoids most Western-style woke tropes, anchoring itself in classic themes of duty, family, and societal order. Its narrative remains non-woke, but it replaces ideological diversity with a single-party worldview. Woke by Hollywood standards? Not even close.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The series focuses on corruption crackdowns and government intrigue, driven by plot, not identity quotas. Characters are developed by their position and actions, with little evidence that casting or beat decisions are motivated by modern identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Themes revolve around family, hierarchy, and societal duty, hallmarks of traditional Chinese values. There is a strong respect for familial ties and social order; it definitely doesn’t trash conventional structures, even if it critiques corruption within them.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

While identity politics are not foregrounded, the show does stick to a singular, government-approved perspective. There is minimal genuine ideological debate; alternative or dissenting viewpoints are typically absent or caricatured.

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