Save Me (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Save Me2018

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What We Think

"Save Me" manages to tell a compelling story without succumbing to heavy-handed wokeness. Characters are given depth beyond identity checklists, cultural roots are respected, and ideological variety is present. It’s refreshingly non-woke by recent TV standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

"Save Me" tells a gritty, character-driven story with focus on plot and emotional stakes. Identity factors, while present due to its urban London setting, do not override character development or narrative logic. Forced representation, if present, is organic rather than intrusive. The show largely avoids tokenism or flawless portrayals.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional values like family, loyalty, and responsibility are central. The show doesn't lampoon masculinity or religion, nor does it prioritize modern gender politics. If anything, it presents flawed, human characters wrestling with timeless issues, not deconstructing cultural foundations to signal ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The series explores various viewpoints among a diverse group of characters, including flawed leads. Perspectives aren't monolithically modern or progressive. Viewers get a sense of community, warts and all, rather than a preachy, one-note worldview. There's room for traditional and dissenting voices here.

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