Major Crimes (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

40%

Major Crimes2012

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What We Think

Though 'Major Crimes' showcases some modern sensibilities and diversity casting, it’s far from a woke takeover. The focus remains on procedural drama and personal storytelling rather than heavy-handed messaging. For those who miss non-woke TV, this is one of the more palatable recent examples.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Major Crimes' generally prioritizes character competence and police work over identity focus. There is some emphasis on diversity in casting, but it doesn't overpower the narrative. The main arcs still rely on competence, investigation, and character flaws rather than box-ticking representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show largely respects law enforcement settings and doesn't go out of its way to undermine traditional values. While it introduces some family issues and minor jabs at authority, the backbone is still order, justice, and procedural norms, without overt cultural revisionist motives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

'Major Crimes' portrays a fairly standard modern worldview with some nods to social issues, but it doesn’t villainize traditional perspectives. There are moments of ideological uniformity, but dissenting views are present even if not spotlighted. Alternative perspectives are not fully explored but aren't mockingly dismissed either.

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