Scott & Bailey (2011) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

27%

Scott & Bailey2011

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What We Think

Scott & Bailey puts nuanced female leads in the spotlight without pulling the usual 'woke' strings. It largely steers clear of modern ideological overdrive, making it refreshingly non-woke by today's standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Scott & Bailey focuses on compelling character development and believable police procedural plots. While the lead detectives are women, their personalities, flaws, and skills take precedence over identity politics, and the show doesn't feel like it's sacrificing narrative for an ideological agenda.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show portrays professional women navigating both work and personal challenges. There is some subversion of traditional gender roles, but not in a preachy or heavy-handed fashion. Masculinity and family are depicted with nuance rather than ridicule.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series doesn't consistently mock or villainize alternative perspectives. While it does lean into the competence of its female leads, it avoids broad ideological conformity or overt caricaturing of traditional views.

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