Quacks (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

13%

Quacks2017

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What We Think

For a modern historical comedy, "Quacks" is refreshingly non-woke. It lampoons everyone equally, focuses on story over sermonizing, and mostly avoids heavy-handed modern messaging. A rare case of restraint in today's climate.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

"Quacks" maintains strong narrative integrity, focusing on eccentric Victorian medics and their misadventures rather than shoehorning in identity politics. The characters have well-rounded personalities rooted in the era, with little indication that casting or characterization is driven by modern ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show occasionally pokes fun at historical gender roles and religion, but largely as period-appropriate satire. It doesn’t aggressively undermine family, masculinity, or traditional morality, making its approach more tongue-in-cheek than agenda-driven.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative viewpoints are approached with British irreverence rather than outright villainization. "Quacks" includes a fair amount of pluralism, and jokes land across the spectrum rather than reinforcing a singular modern worldview.

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