Small Island (2009) | How Woke Is It?

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Small Island2009

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What We Think

A solid example of late-2000s BBC drama, 'Small Island' wears its social messaging on its sleeve and favors ideology at times. While it avoids the most egregious excesses of recent 'woke' TV, it’s definitely not shy about serving up a heavy dose of modern sensibilities.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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'Small Island' strongly foregrounds themes of race and identity, sometimes at the expense of nuanced character development. The focus appears to lean toward exploring social issues over letting characters breathe as individuals. Still, it doesn’t fully abandon personal storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show critiques Britain’s World War II-era institutions, often framing traditional British culture and attitudes as sources of prejudice. Family, religion, and masculinity are sometimes shown as rigid or outdated, though not entirely demonized.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Traditional or dissenting viewpoints do appear, but they are usually depicted through narrow stereotypes or unsympathetic characters. The show predominantly aligns with modern interpretations of race and identity, discouraging debate or complexity.

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