Murder in the First (2014) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

25%

Murder in the First2014

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What We Think

Murder in the First keeps its woke factor refreshingly low for a modern drama. It’s more interested in telling a gritty crime story than checking boxes, making it a rare example of non-woke television from the last decade.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Murder in the First focuses on traditional police procedural storytelling with flawed, well-developed characters. Representation is present but feels organic, not shoehorned in for ideological reasons. Narrative decisions prioritize character arcs and crime-solving rather than performative identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show generally respects institutions like law enforcement and family. While modern, it doesn’t make a habit of mocking masculinity or tradition; instead, it explores realistic challenges these institutions face. There’s no heavy-handed attempt to revise history or undermine cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Though progressive ideas pop up occasionally, the show includes a range of perspectives and depicts internal conflict among characters. Traditional worldviews aren’t blatantly villainized, and dissenting voices are treated with some level of respect within the story.

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