Murphy Brown (1988) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

For its era, Murphy Brown was edgy and openly progressive, but compared to today's standards, it's more moderate. Its woke moments are significant but not overwhelming, and it remains rooted in decent storytelling.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Murphy Brown takes some pride in challenging traditional norms, but at its core, it crafts believable, nuanced characters. While the show's lead is a strong, independent woman, a rarity in the 80s, it doesn't feel like her identity overshadows her actual skills as a journalist. Some storylines do push social issues, but usually not at the expense of character depth.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The series gained attention for its critiques of traditional family structures, famously with the single motherhood arc that even prompted political commentary. Masculinity, religion, and traditional values are gently subverted for social commentary, but it's often balanced with humor rather than outright vilification.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Murphy Brown certainly leans into a worldview that was progressive for its time; alternate perspectives are at times caricatured, especially in the political satire, but not wholly absent. There's a clear ideological bent, with most characters sharing similar stances, but occasional debates appear for the sake of humor and drama.

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