Mr Selfridge (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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Mr Selfridge2013

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What We Think

Mr Selfridge stands as a refreshingly non-woke period drama, focusing on authentic historical storytelling and character-driven plots rather than modern ideological overtones. If you’re looking for a break from the typical Hollywood "message," this one’s got you covered.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Mr Selfridge primarily centers its narrative around the historical figure of Harry Selfridge, focusing on his ambition and the creation of the famed London department store. Characters are largely fleshed out and developed based on their roles within the story, rather than as vehicles for identity politics. Forced representation or excessively flawless “diverse” characters are minimal or absent.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show largely respects its Edwardian setting, depicting traditional family life, social hierarchies, and period-appropriate gender roles. While there are strong female characters, they generally struggle within, and not against, the norms of the time, reflecting more on period realism than agenda-driven revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Mr Selfridge presents a mosaic of perspectives, including the aspirations of women and working-class characters, but avoids demonizing traditional values. There’s little effort to villainize alternative worldviews; debate and conflict usually arise organically from historical and personal context, not ideological uniformity.

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