Shut Eye (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

23%

Shut Eye2016

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What We Think

Shut Eye mostly steers clear of current Hollywood 'woke' trends, keeping things gritty and focused on its own shady underworld. While not exactly a bastion of traditional values, it resists the urge to preach or pander, resulting in a refreshingly non-woke viewing experience.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Shut Eye largely keeps its narrative focused on con artists, psychic scams, and personal drama rather than shoehorning identity politics into its storytelling. Character backgrounds are rooted in plot rather than token box-checking. No major signs of forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show's world is certainly murky and amoral, centered on cons and deception, it doesn't go out of its way to undermine religion, family, or masculinity. Any critiques are situational rather than ideological. Traditional dynamics aren’t aggressively subverted.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Different worldviews and moral gray areas are actually portrayed with some nuance. While not especially pro-tradition, the show doesn’t treat dissenters like strawmen or cartoon villains. It avoids obvious ideological monoculture, letting characters exist in shades of gray.

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