Rubicon (2010) | How Woke Is It?

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Rubicon2010

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What We Think

Rubicon is a rare non-woke gem, traditional in story, respectful of cultural foundations, and refreshingly pluralistic in its worldview. If only modern TV could retain this sort of narrative integrity.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Rubicon is a pre-peak-wokeness spy drama grounded in traditional storytelling. Characters are defined by skill, flaw, and intrigue rather than overtly by identity categories. There’s little evidence that diversity or ideology overpowers plot or realism, representing a breath of fresh, non-woke air compared to today’s fare.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show largely respects established cultural norms, think intelligence agencies, traditional family setups, and subtle masculinity. There’s no overt subversion or ridicule of religion, masculinity, or heritage. Rubicon is more absorbed with conspiracies and existential dread than remaking the cultural wheel.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative worldviews aren’t villainized or mocked. Instead, the show explores unique perspectives without resorting to caricatures or monolithic moral messaging. There’s a refreshing pluralism of motives and ideas throughout.

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