Reckoning (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Reckoning2019

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What We Think

Reckoning is more interested in suspense than social lecturing. Traditional values and nuanced characters take precedence over any overtly woke messaging, refreshing compared to most of what comes out of Hollywood these days.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Reckoning keeps its focus on character-driven crime drama and psychological intrigue, rather than sidelining the plot in favor of identity themes. Characters are mostly developed around their motivations and personal struggles, not just their demographic traits. No forced representation or overly flawless characters dominate the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show's portrayal of fatherhood, masculinity, and family is fairly traditional. It explores moral ambiguity rather than undermining values or mocking religion or gender roles. There is little evidence of cultural revisionism or an agenda to deconstruct core social norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While Reckoning mostly avoids overt ideology, it arguably leans toward modern storytelling conventions typical of late-2010s TV. Some might interpret the lack of dissenting voices as mild uniformity, but there is no systematic villainization of non-progressive perspectives.

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