Perfect and Casual (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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12%

Perfect and Casual2020

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What We Think

"Perfect and Casual" is refreshingly non-woke for a modern series, focusing instead on genuine romance and relatable characters. The storyline doesn’t feel hijacked by ideology or forced diversity, making it a breath of fresh air compared to typical 2020s media fare.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show largely avoids sacrificing story for ideological checklists. It centers on a traditional romance, and casting seems based on chemistry and fit rather than mandated diversity criteria. Characters have strengths and weaknesses, with development driven by relatable personal conflicts instead of identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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"Perfect and Casual" maintains respect for family values, courtship, and typical gender roles. Masculinity and femininity are depicted in classic fashion, without turning societal traditions upside-down or making a spectacle of them. It doesn't attempt to aggressively update or critique foundational cultural elements.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The show does not villainize traditional perspectives and avoids caricaturing dissenting viewpoints. Its characters represent a blend of modern sensibilities and traditional values, providing a balanced, if safe, narrative world that isn’t narrowly defined by current ideological trends.

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