Marvel's Iron Fist (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

17%

Marvel's Iron Fist2017

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What We Think

Iron Fist avoids most hallmarks of modern wokeness. If anything, it caught flak for not being 'woke enough,' sticking instead to tradition and character-driven storytelling with few concessions to trendy identity politics.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Iron Fist sticks closely to classic hero's journey tropes, favoring personal skill and backstory over modern identity politics. The lead character, Danny Rand, is cast based on his comic origins, not contemporary diversity mandates, and his growth follows traditional arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like family legacy, self-discipline, and even spiritual concepts inspired by Eastern philosophy are at the show's core. Masculinity and legacy aren't undermined, if anything, they're celebrated. Major changes to gender roles, family, or cultural lore are minimal.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There's little evidence of an ideological monoculture at play. Dissenting viewpoints within the world (greed, corruption, tradition vs. modernity) are shown with nuance, and traditional values aren't simply villainized or dismissed.

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