Married at First Sight (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Married at First Sight2015

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What We Think

Not exactly a masterclass in deep storytelling, but certainly not a beacon of wokeness. "Married at First Sight" sticks to its formula of matchmaking drama, mostly celebrates traditional marriage, and offers little in the way of ideological preaching. Woke level: very low.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show largely focuses on heterosexual couples and traditional marriage setups. While it occasionally includes diverse participants, there’s little sense that casting or storylines are dictated by ideology over drama and character fit. It’s reality TV, so narrative is mostly based on interpersonal conflict and compatibility.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

"Married at First Sight" is essentially a celebration of marriage – albeit in a sensationalized format. It’s all about forming couples, marriage commitment, and family, with little to no criticism of traditional values or masculinity. Sometimes it even verges on (unintentional) parody of old-school matchmaking.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While it leans into conventional marriage and gender roles, the show doesn't seem ideological except for its reality TV drama. Rare moments of disagreement or non-traditional perspectives aren’t demonized, but they're not front and center either. Overall, the worldview is fairly neutral to traditional.

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