Raven of the Inner Palace (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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Raven of the Inner Palace2022

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What We Think

Raven of the Inner Palace is refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards. It respects narrative depth, honors its cultural inspirations, and delivers nuanced character drama without preaching or pandering.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Raven of the Inner Palace puts character and mystery ahead of identity politics. The protagonist, while a unique female lead, is developed thoughtfully with clear motivations and flaws. The show doesn’t shoehorn representation or sacrifice story for ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional gender roles, court intrigue, spiritual traditions, and family are depicted with nuance and respect. Masculinity isn’t mocked, nor are cultural customs revised solely to meet modern standards. The series draws heavily from its historical Asian inspiration.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is no overt ideological monoculture present; different perspectives are shown within the palace's power struggles. Traditional views exist alongside more modern themes without one being cartoonishly villainized.

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