Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

85%

Marvel's Jessica Jones2015

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What We Think

Jessica Jones plants its flag firmly on the “woke” side of the superhero spectrum, swapping subtlety for social commentary and making sure you know exactly where it stands on gender, power, and identity. Don’t expect much non-woke nuance here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Jessica Jones leans hard into its lead's traumatic backstory and identity as a female anti-hero, with narrative choices often prioritizing social commentary over nuanced character growth. At times, other characters exist largely to reinforce themes about female empowerment, sometimes at the cost of well-rounded storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The series frequently challenges traditional gender roles, portraying masculinity as problematic (especially through its villain) and exploring issues like consent, trauma, and corporate corruption. Family and traditional relationships are often depicted as fraught or unhealthy, with few positive male figures.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Dissenting or traditional worldviews are rare, and when present, are usually filtered through the lens of trauma or villainy. The show’s moral universe largely aligns with modern, progressive assumptions, lacking much internal debate or ideological diversity.

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