Life on Mars (2006) | How Woke Is It?

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Life on Mars2006

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What We Think

“Life on Mars” is refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards. It focuses on story over ideology, respects cultural traditions, and offers a genuine clash of worldviews without vilifying the past. A rare burst of sanity from the BBC’s vaults.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

“Life on Mars” keeps story and character development front and center. Its characters embody period-specific personalities rather than modern identity politics. The show explores tension between eras but focuses on personal and procedural drama rather than ideological box-checking, so there's little evidence of forced representation taking the lead.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

While the show juxtaposes 1970s attitudes with modern perspectives, it doesn’t outright demonize tradition, masculinity, or family. While some dated views are critiqued, it allows flaws and virtues from both eras. The 1970s' cultural elements are respected, and tradition isn’t systematically undermined, even if there’s some gentle ribbing.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There’s clear disagreement and lively debate among characters from the two time periods. Both progressive and traditional viewpoints are presented, sometimes clashing but rarely reduced to caricature. Alternative worldviews have narrative weight, making the show feel more non-woke and multi-dimensional compared to modern offerings.

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