Riot Police (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

27%

Riot Police2020

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What We Think

Riot Police mostly prioritizes gritty realism over ideology, avoiding most modern “woke” storytelling habits. While not fully exempt from contemporary trends, it largely sidesteps forced representation and heavy-handed moralizing, making it a rare example of non-woke TV in recent years.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

“Riot Police” focuses heavily on character development and institutional critique rather than box-ticking identity politics. Characters are multi-layered, and narrative choices appear to be driven more by realism and dramatic need than by any forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series addresses issues of police brutality and systemic problems but generally steers clear of overtly mocking traditional institutions like family or religion. Masculinity is presented in a complex way, showing flaws and strengths without excessive demonization.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

While critical of law enforcement and broader systemic issues, the show attempts to give perspectives from various sides. Still, traditional viewpoints can occasionally feel marginalized or oversimplified, leaning more toward modern critiques than old-school pluralism.

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