POSE (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

97%

POSE2018

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What We Think

POSE hits nearly every woke note possible, with representation, progressive ideology, and cultural revisionism front and center. Subtlety isn't the name of the game here; viewers looking for traditionalism or narrative neutrality won't find it. This is about as maximalist as modern 'woke' TV gets.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

POSE places a heavy focus on identity, particularly race, gender, and sexuality, often making them central to both main plots and character development. Many characters are defined more by their background and the social issues they face than by unique personal arcs or skillsets, making ideology feel prioritized over organic storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show regularly reinterprets traditional family structures, gender norms, and religious attitudes through a thoroughly modern, progressive lens. Elements of traditional masculinity, religious beliefs, and family values are often critiqued or shown as oppressive, while nontraditional alternatives are overwhelmingly glorified.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Virtually every major character aligns with a modern, left-leaning perspective. Those who represent traditional or dissenting views are usually shown as either ignorant or outright villains. There's little meaningful debate or diversity of viewpoint in the show's ideological landscape.

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