Santo (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

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What We Think

"Santo" stays refreshingly grounded, prioritizing compelling storytelling over ideology. Any nods to current trends are superficial, keeping woke elements at bay. If you're looking for a non-woke thriller, this Spanish-Brazilian crime series is a safe bet.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

"Santo" largely focuses on crime, suspense, and character-driven storytelling rather than forcing identity politics or overt ideological themes. Characters are developed based on their actions and relationships within the gritty drug cartel world, rather than merely their identities. Forced representation is minimal or non-existent.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show maintains a focus on traditional themes of morality, law, loyalty, and family amidst crime. Masculinity and cultural traditions are present and not aggressively subverted or mocked. There's no major attempt to rewrite cultural or religious roots to align with modern ideological narratives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While "Santo" isn’t a hotbed for ideological diversity, it doesn't villainize or caricature traditional perspectives. Most characters fit archetypes present in classic crime dramas, rather than modern ideological molds. There’s room for nuanced viewpoints, especially among law enforcement characters.

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