Playing House (2014) | How Woke Is It?

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23%

Playing House2014

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What We Think

'Playing House' is refreshingly non-woke by today's standards. Its focus remains on character-driven comedy, offering gentle and inclusive humor without the usual ideological heavy-handedness dominating recent television.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

'Playing House' focuses on the friendship between two women without heavy-handed identity politics or forced diversity. The show centers on personality and relatable life choices rather than checking boxes for representation. Most viewers would find that the narrative is not sacrificed in favor of ideology, and character flaws and growth are front and center.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show does spotlight female friendship and unconventional family structures, it doesn’t overtly undermine traditional values or depict masculinity, religion, or family as villains. There's some subversion of gender norms, but it's played more for heart and humor than any social crusade.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There's some light mocking of traditional norms, but not in an aggressive way. The show presents different life choices without strongly vilifying alternatives or making traditional views the butt of every joke. Most characters have distinct personalities and beliefs, making for a fairly pluralistic worldview by modern TV standards.

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