Side by Side (2013) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

38%

Side by Side2013

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What We Think

For a 2013 comedy, "Side by Side" is fairly mild on the woke scale. It’s not elbows-deep in ideology, more about laughs over latte foam than lesson-planning. Definitely more non-woke than most recent fare.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

"Side by Side" appears to prioritize sitcom character development and humor over overt identity politics. The casting and roles reflect some diversity, but it seems more like modern realism than forced representation. Characters’ flaws and eccentricities take center stage rather than checkboxes, refreshing for a recent show.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show pokes gentle fun at traditional family structures and gender roles but largely keeps things relatable. While there’s some lighthearted ribbing of suburban life and dynamics, it doesn’t actively undermine religion, family, or masculinity in any aggressive way, just your typical Norwegian self-deprecating humor.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

There is some mild poking at ‘stereotypical’ neighbors and suburban attitudes, but alternative viewpoints aren’t presented as pure villains. The show’s humor is broad, and you’ll spot a little modern Norwegian progressivism, but it doesn’t demand strict ideological loyalty from its audience.

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