Saints & Sinners (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

27%

Saints & Sinners2016

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What We Think

“Saints & Sinners” avoids most hallmark “woke” pitfalls, sticking to soapy drama and classic cultural conflicts. Its identity-driven casting makes sense for the setting, and there’s no heavy-handed ideological preaching. A non-woke narrative rooted in timeless moral struggles.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

“Saints & Sinners” largely draws on classic soap and church drama tropes without shoehorning modern ideological narratives. While its cast is predominantly diverse, in our view, this reflects the story’s setting rather than identity-first box-checking. The focus remains on traditional character flaws, motivations, and conflicts.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The series places church, faith, and family at its core, exploring both virtues and hypocrisy in religious life. Any critique of morality here feels story-driven and not primarily a vehicle for undermining foundational values. Traditional culture is generally respected, not subverted.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative perspectives, especially around faith, temptation, and redemption, are given airtime. While the primary focus is the Black church community, the show doesn’t mock or villainize more traditional viewpoints. Pluralism exists within the congregation’s drama.

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