Sacred Games (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Sacred Games2018

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What We Think

While Sacred Games is not Hollywood-level woke, it does indulge in critiquing tradition and amplifying modern values. Its social commentary and negative depiction of cultural foundations nudge it into moderately woke territory.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show mostly keeps its gritty, crime-thriller narrative intact, focusing on flawed and complex characters. There is some emphasis on identity politics and modern issues, but not enough to completely overshadow character development or plot. Forced representation is present, but generally, it fits the Mumbai setting.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Religion, family, and traditional power structures are frequently depicted as corrupt, violent, or hypocritical. Masculinity is often shown as toxic or destructive, while the narrative rarely gives traditional values a fair shake, preferring modern reinterpretations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While there are diverse perspectives among the cast, portrayals of religious or traditional viewpoints usually veer toward villainous or problematic caricatures. Sincere representations of alternative worldviews are rare, and modern moral assumptions dominate the narrative.

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