Kingdom (2014) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Kingdom2014

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What We Think

Kingdom is about as non-woke as modern TV gets. Focused on character, struggle, and hard choices, it lets the story and personalities drive the action, not an ideological agenda. Any nods to progressivism arise naturally from the world and never feel forced or preachy.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Kingdom keeps its focus on gritty, realistic storytelling centered around MMA fighters. Character depth comes from personality, struggle, and skill, not box-checking identity traits. Forced representation or agenda-driven narratives are nearly absent. The few instances of modern themes (like a gay fighter) fit organically rather than feeling like mandates from a checklist.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show leans into traditional masculinity, exploring its virtues and pitfalls without mockery. Family, loyalty, and personal responsibility are central themes, portrayed with some nuance. There’s little attempt to subvert classic gender roles or demonize faith, and the show doesn’t rewrite cultural expectations, instead portraying the fighting world authentically.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Kingdom presents a mix of worldviews with flawed, multifaceted characters. It doesn’t caricature traditional perspectives; dissent and debate among characters are frequent. While progressive elements appear, they aren’t enforced as the only moral outlook. The show avoids the “everyone thinks the same” trap common in more ideologically uniform media.

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