Outer Banks (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

40%

Outer Banks2020

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What We Think

Outer Banks doesn't try very hard to be 'woke.' Multicultural casting is present but not heavy-handed, and most ideological baggage is kept in the trunk in favor of soapy fun and treasure hunts.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

Outer Banks focuses primarily on adventure and teen drama, not overt agenda-driven storytelling. While there is a diverse cast, identity isn't pushed as the defining trait, and characters generally have distinct personalities and arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show doesn't directly undermine traditional values but modern teen lifestyles are central, with less emphasis on family or faith. Masculinity and femininity are portrayed in fairly typical genre fashion, without significant subversion or revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

There are some standard modern takes on authority and class, but multiple perspectives are presented, and traditional or dissenting views are not consistently mocked. The show stays mostly in the adventure/romance lane.

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